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Outagamie County Equipment Operator I / II (Casual Call) in Appleton, Wisconsin
Equipment Operator I / II (Casual Call)
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Equipment Operator I / II (Casual Call)
Salary
$23.73 - $30.97 Hourly
Location
Appleton, WI
Job Type
Casual Call Non-Benefit Eligible
Job Number
1800628
Department
Highway Field
Opening Date
04/23/2024
Typical Work Hours/Shift:
Casual Call - As Needed Basis
Full Salary Range (Step 1)
$23.73
Full Salary Range (Step 10)
$25.17
Description
Benefits
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Position Purpose
Under general supervision, the Equipment Operator I and Equipment Operator II perform general unskilled and skilled labor involving the maintenance and construction of highways, bridges, and related facilities.
Casual call employee could be called to be part of the Highway snow removal, paving, construction, or maintenance crews, at the discretion of the supervisor. Position will require candidate to be available at all hours of the day, including weekends, holidays and extended hours. The candidate will also be required to successfully pass a drug and alcohol testing.
Key Responsibilities
Casual call employee could be called to be part of the Highway snow removal, paving, construction, or maintenance crews, at the discretion of the supervisor. Position will require candidate to be available at all hours of the day, including weekends, holidays and extended hours. The candidate will also be required to successfully pass a drug and alcohol testing.
The following duties are most critical for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Operates equipment such as dump trucks, sweepers, tow motors, tractors/mowers, trailers, loaders, rollers, etc.
Performs hand work, shovels, erects and removes snow fences, etc. Picks up litter and debris; works independently or with a work crew.
Maintains, cleans, and washes equipment, vehicles, and facilities.
Services; changes oil, grease, and fuel; and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment, works with the mechanics as necessary.
Completes and submits records of time, location, materials, and equipment used on each project.
Follows safety rules and guidelines as established by, but not limited to County and/or state/federal law.
Plows snow from highways, applying chlorides and abrasives as necessary.
Maintains grounds adjacent to highway facilities, planting and cutting grass, laying sod, etc.
Operates a variety of equipment to fill cracks, patch holes, cut brush, etc.
Education/Certifications/Experience Requirements
Graduate from high school or G.E.D. and valid Commercial Driver's License with endorsements: A, B, C, D, N required.
For Equipment Operator I, experience in the operation of light duty equipment desired.
For Equipment Operator II, 1 year successful experience as an Equipment Operator I.
Or, any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Required or Preferred Skills
Knowledge of and ability to operate and service trucks, tractors, and light equipment.
Knowledge of traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in equipment operation.
Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, and cope with distracting vibrations, fumes, dust, etc.
Ability to organize and maintain accurate and complete records, and prepare clear and comprehensive reports
Demonstrated ability to comply with appropriate safety regulations.
Ability to work semi-independently making sound decisions using good judgment.
Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with co-workers, county officials and officers, general public, etc.
Ability to budget time and schedule work to efficiently complete tasks.
Ability to organize and schedule work effectively and cooperatively with co-workers.
Ability to walk, bend, stoop, lift, carry; push, pull, and otherwise move objects up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, understanding and utilizing proper body mechanics.
Essential Physical Demands
Stand/walk
Sit (driving/operating equipment)
Lift/carry up to 100 lbs. floor to 3'7" (3'7" height of pickup truck bed)
Push/pull
Climbing (on/off equipment)
Stooping
Kneeling
Bending
Crawling
Reaching: high/low level
Finger movement-repetitive
Repetitive twisting/pressure with wrist or hands
Both hands required
Both legs required
Ability to communicate verbally
Visual requirements for operator moving machinery/vehicles
Outagamie County offers Benefit options and paid time off for team members that work 20+ or more hours per week. Learn more today by visiting: https://www.outagamie.org/government/departments-f-m/human-resources/employee-benefits-booklet
OUTAGAMIE COUNTY IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE COUNTY WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGES BOTH PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES AND INCUMBENTS TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE EMPLOYER.