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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB POSTING VACANCY 24-7-6

TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator I

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

PAY: \$20.06 \$22.15(determined by qualifications/experience) - Full Time Benefits Eligible

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N

LOCATION: Leavenworth County Shop, 23690 187th Street, Leavenworth, KS

SUPERVISOR: Road & Bridge Superintendent

SUPERVISES: N/A

County Employees Only: May apply at the Human Resources Department, 1st Floor, Suite 104, in the Leavenworth County Courthouse.

General Public: May apply at the Leavenworth Workforce Center, 515 Limit Street, Leavenworth, Kansas, EMAIL applications to hr@leavenworthcounty.gov or fax the application to (913) 684-1028. Application may be found on the Leavenworth County website at www.leavenworthcounty.gov under Departments / Human Resources / Apply Here

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LEAVENWORTH COUNTY JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator I

DEPARTMENT: Public Works

PAY LEVEL: Level 9

EXEMPT/NON-EXEMPT: N

SUPERVISOR: Road & Bridge Superintendent

SUPERVISES: NA

LOCATION: Leavenworth County Shop, 23690 187th Street, Leavenworth, KS 66048

RESIDENCY POLICY Residency is defined as the place where ones primary residence is located. The boundaries for Leavenworth County employees incorporate adjacent counties to include: Wyandotte, Johnson, Douglas, Jefferson, and Atchison Counties in Kansas and Platte County, Missouri. Certain departments within the County may have more stringent requirements for residency such as the Sheriffs Department and Emergency Medical Services. Any exception to this residency requirement must be specifically approved by the BOCC. (Revised 04/21/05)

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DUTIES SUMMARY Serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator with broad general skills and technical limitations established by the Director of Public Works under direct supervision of crewman supervisor. Provides general skills and technical capabilities in the area of laborer and operator for various public works daily operations, maintenance, construction, and duties as assigned appropriate to the skill and technical level of an apprentice with 0-3 year of any laborer or operator experience. Expected light duty heavy equipment skills typical include snow plow, dump truck, loader, tractor/trailer, small broom, roller, and bobcat/skid steer. PERCENTAGE OF TIME & ACCOUNTABILITIES 40% Operator of light duty heavy construction equipment (i.e. dump truck, loader,

tractor/trailer, small broom, roller, and bobcat/skidsteer), boom mower tractors for various public works daily operation, maintenance, and construction projects.

40% Laborer utilizing various hand tools (i.e. shovel, jack hammer, crack sealer, chain saw, batch mixer, general housekeeping, SWPPP) for various public works daily operations, maintenance, and construction activities as assigned.

10% Storm and Winter Watch on-call status. 10% Safety attendant, traffic management, and equipment inspection.

MINIMUM SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE (*Required prior to employment) 1. Knowledge of general Public Works roadway maintenance and construction activities. 2. Knowledge of safety procedures and protocols for general labor tasks, heavy equipment

operations, and proper loading, transporting and unloading of materials associated with road maintenance.

3. Knowledge of basic mechanical operations to analyze any breakdown or failure of equipment operation to report to supervisor or mechanics.*

4. Knowledge of basic storm water prevention plans, best management practices, reporting associated with the duties as assigned to include but not limited to general housekeeping and trash collection, silt fences, seeding, and work area restoration.

5. Skill in operation of light duty heavy equipment to perfor Public Works activities.* 6. Skill in use of hand tools such as chain saws, rakes, hammers, jack hammers, cutting

torches, sand blaster, bridge jacks, power augers, and compactors.* 7. Skill in reading engineering exhibits, specifications and standards in addition to

understanding verbal directions for public works operations related to road maintenance and construction activities.

8. Skill of proper flagging/traffic control through work zones. HUMAN RELATIONS (This is not an inclusive list, other tasks/duties may be assigned.) Candidate will work closely and communicate with department staff, supervisors, and crew leaders. Directions for tasks to be completed and techniques for work activities will be provided by supervisors and crew leaders. It is expected for the candidate to be capable of asking questions, inquiring for further direction if a confusion occurs, and notifying the team of any complications or issued while conducting tasks. This position may require interaction with the public at large as work is conducted in a public setting at the county shop or withi