Operator Technician II (Paving) - Baldwin County Commission

Position Description

Operates various types of heavy/light equipment contributing to the operation of the Highway Department. Performs maintenance inspections on assigned equipment and may assist mechanic with repairs. Performs routine manual labor as required. Work also involves performing complex traffic control operations and assisting the sign, stripe and signal crews as needed.

This position requires driving as an essential function of the position. For Baldwin County driving requirements, please see the following link: Driver Qualifications. Successful applicants must be at least 20 years old, insurable by the County’s insurance carrier, pass a criminal and motor vehicle background check and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and physical.

Essential Job Functions

Equipment Operation

• Must be able to operate a minimum of five (5) pieces of the following equipment: dump truck, roller, skid steer, power broom, asphalt paver, bucket truck with aerial lift, paint truck, mini-x or tack wagon.
• Required to wear uniforms as directed by the County Engineer.
• Operate paving equipment as needed.
• May serve as crew leader.

Equipment Maintenance

• Prior to operating equipment, performs safety and maintenance inspection of assigned equipment.
• While equipment is being operated, continuously monitors gauges and other indicators for non-standard conditions.
• Notifies Supervisor/Assistant Supervisor of mechanical or safety problems. May assist mechanic with mechanical failure repairs.
• Responsible for safe operation of equipment.

Manual Labor

• Uses chain saw to cut trees from right-of-way in emergency situations.
• Uses ax, bush ax, banjo blade to clear brush.
• Patches holes for the Paved Road Maintenance Program.
• Loads and unloads trucks of construction materials and supplies.
• Shovels asphalt, cinder, rocks, soil and other materials.
• Perform bridge cleaning including around guardrail on bridge approaches.
• Installs traffic signs for public safety.
• Performs related manual labor as required.
• Directs traffic at jobsite.

Education and Experience

• One (1) year experience in operation of light equipment.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL – Class B) and be insurable by the County's insurance standards.

Other Characteristics

• Willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies or when required.
• Willing to respond to callouts when deemed necessary by the Supervisor.
• Willing to travel to pick up material out of area.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Skills to communicate information to supervisors and co-workers.
• Skills to complete routine forms and records.
• Skills to understand operator manuals, directives, procedures and instructions.
• Knowledge of traffic regulations.
• Defensive driving skills.
• Knowledge of safety rules including accident causes and prevention.
• Ability to work independently without close supervision.
• Knowledge of County policies, procedures, and rules.
• Ability to stand all day.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.
• Knowledge of The Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices and how to apply the manual to real world applications.

Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, disability, citizenship or veteran status in employment. It is the intent of the Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office to guarantee equal opportunity to allow disabled employees a bias-free work environment. Baldwin County Commission and Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office, upon request, will provide reasonable accommodation in compliance with the ADA. Recruitment and selection processes will grant equal opportunity for employment to qualified applicants and will not discriminate on the basis of disability. Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request during the application, testing, and interview process.