Equipment Operator II/Mechanic I (1/2 time for each)
- Full-Time
- Posted: April 22, 2025
- Closes: May 2, 2025 at 3:30 pm
- Status: Non-Exempt
- Salary Range: $27.78 to $27.78
- Hours: 8 hours per day, 7 am - 3:30 pm Monday - Friday; some overtime
Job Summary
This position consists of 1/2 time Equipment Operator II and 1/2 time Mechanic I making it a full-time job. This job may not be eligible for the 10-hour days.
Job Duties
- Operates a dump truck or motor grader
- May operate a bulldozer, backhoe, end loader, and related heavy construction equipment
- May perform building and facility maintenance
- Maintains (washed, greases, lubricates, and changes oil, filters, hoses, tires, lights, and related parts) assigned vehicles
- Paints posts, markers, guardrails; cuts brush using chainsaws, trimmers, and related hand and power tools
- Uses a variety of general and specialized hand and power tools including jackhammers, compressors, saws, brooms, asphalt distributors, shovels, wrenches, hoists, jacks, and mechanic's tools in various seasonal, emergency, or cyclic repairs
- During emergencies or other designated periods, performs any maintenance, equipment operation, or related tasks as assigned; may be called out after-hours and work overtime
- Cuts brush from ditches and right of way using axes, lopping shears, chainsaw, and related hand and power tools
- Service equipment
- Trouble shoot and repair equipment
- Fabricate basic replacement parts for equipment
- Clean shop
- Electrical diagnostics
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
- Experience of one to three years in the operation of diesel trucks or heavy equipment used in construction, farming, maintenance or tractor-trailer operations
- Prefer applicable AAS degree in automotive tech or diesel and one year of prior related experience
- Class B Commercial Driver's License with an air brake endorsement
- Class A Commercial Driver's License REQUIRED
- Tanker endorsement preferred
- Other endorsements may also be required, including hazardous materials and liquid tank carriers.
- Must also maintain the driver insurability standards of the County's insurance carrier
- After accepting an offer of employment, applicants may be required to have a physical examination verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.
- In conjunction with Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations (part 391 & 40), this job requires a pre-employment drug screen and will require ongoing participation in the employer's drug-testing program
- Must be available to respond to an emergency situation and report within 30 minutes to the assigned facility
- Some assignments may require the incumbent to obtain a pesticide applicator license
