Grader Operator / Truck Driver

POSITION PROFILE POSITION PROFILE: Reporting to the Roads Supervisor, the Grader Operator is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the self-propelled motor grader. The Grader Operator performs either rough or fine grade finishing, precisely spreading and mixing materials in order to dry and prep roads, construct road surface to precise grade specifications, lay cold mix, and/or shave and rip out old road surfaces. Performs a variety of skilled tasks in the operation and service of trucks, transports and specialized wheeled equipment needed to construct, maintain or repair county roads and service systems. Responsible for the safety of County citizens, Road Department employees must be available to be on-call during the "snow season" (December 1 st - February 28 th ) including on County observed Holidays. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Operate the grader and other heavy equipment in a safe and appropriate manner. Perform daily maintenance and safety checks of equipment. Operate grader to allow for windrowing of material for proper road crowning. Operate grader controls to regulate height and angle of the grader blade, the proper use and understand of articulation of the grader to maximize performance. The use of rippers to loosen packed soil to permit for proper grading procedure. Proper decision-making involving issues of soil disturbance including wash out areas. The removal of all rocks from roadways insuring save passage for the traveling public. Operate the grader in successive passes over working area, observing reference stakes or hand signals of other workers, to level the surface to the specified grade. A complete understanding of proper grader control operation. Operate Grader on public roadways, maintaining proper awareness of ones surroundings. Finish grade base surface preparation to within half an inch. Operates snow removal and sanding equipment to remove snow, ice, etc. from roadways to maintain safe travel conditions within an assigned area; applies ice control materials and chemicals on intersections, curves, hills and railroad crossings. Mounts snowplows; helps maintain snow emergency Operates trucks, pup trailer, water truck, bobtail dump truck, flat bed and related transport equipment; transports gravel, asphalt, debris, equipment and related Performs daily preventive maintenance and routine repair procedures; assures proper fluid levels; performs various lubricating tasks as needed to assure proper operation; performs routine vehicle safety inspections, maintains daily service Job Posted by ApplicantPro