Job Description

POSITION: DEPARTMENT:

JOB CATEGORY:  Equipment Operator Highway

WORK SCHEDULE: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., M-F

LTC (Labor, Trades, and Crafts)

DATE WRITTEN: November 2020 DATE REVISED: April 6, 2026

STATUS: Full-time

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function of the position satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Owen County provides reasonable accommodations to qualified employees and applicants with known disabilities who require accommodations to complete the application process or perform essential functions of the job, unless those accommodations would present an undue hardship.

Incumbent serves as Equipment Operator for the Highway Department, responsible for maintaining roadways and adjacent areas and operating/maintainingvehicles and equipment.

DUTIES:

Maintains roadways, and adjacent areas including, but not limited to, cold patching, chip sealing, crack sealing, paving roads, and removing trees.

Drives and operates vehicles and equipment following safety procedures, including, but not limited to, transporting materials/equipment to work sites, repairing roadways, grading gravel, digging ditches, filling washouts, cleaning debris, and loading/dumping stone, sand, hot/cold mixes and asphalt.

Maintains vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to, performing preventive maintenance, conducting pre-trip inspections, refueling, greasing and cleaning. Reports serious problems to mechanics.

Performs seasonal duties, including removing snow/ice, mixing/applyingsalts and abrasives, and clearing culverts and ditches of debris.

Ensures safety of co-workers and the public at job sites, including informingjobsite hazards to supervisors.

Complete assigned paperwork, including planning work methods and maintaining records of work activities.

Maintains and cleans building and grounds as required. 

Assist with laborer duties as required and perform related duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

High school diploma or GED.

[Must be at least 18years of age.I (For insurance purposes, verifying with John Parmely.} Possession of a valid driver's license, and CDL, and demonstrated safe driving record.

Working knowledge of OHSA guidelines, with the ability to make practical application of department safety policies and procedures.

Ability to prepare correspondence and activity reports, using standard English grammar, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to operate a variety of hand and/or power tools in performance of duties, including, but not limited to: hammers, screw drivers, wrenches, drills, power saws, air nozzles, air compressors, drivers, ratchets, files, mops, brooms, gauges, laser levels, shovels, rakes, prybars, and other tools as needed.

Ability to operate a variety of equipment including, but not limited to: forklifts, pressure washers, grinders, delivery trucks, cutting torches, welding equipment, cut-off saws, graders, excavators, loaders, pavers, tractors, rollers, and other equipment as needed.

Ability to provide public access to, or maintain confidentiality of, departmental information and records according to state requirements.

Ability to comply with all employer and departmental policies and procedures, including but not limited to attendance, safety, drug-free workplace and personal conduct.

Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing with co-workers, other County departments, and the public, and being sensitive to professional ethics, gender, cultural diversities, and disabilities.

Ability to work alone, with minimum supervision, and/or work with others within a team environment.

Ability to work on several tasks at a time, often for an extended period and/or under time limitations.

Ability to understand, memorize, retain, and carry out written and/or oral instructions and present findings in an oral and/or written form.

Ability to plan/layout assigned work projects.

Ability to perform arithmetic skills including counting, adding, subtracting, computing and calculating, such as square feet.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

Incumbent performs duties with work priorities and schedules primarily determined by the supervisor and/or the service needs of the public. Incumbent follows standard operating procedures, po and procedural manuals. Incumbent must have supervisor's permission to deviate from the standard operating procedures. Incumbent has some flexibility in the job. Incumbent reports directly to the Foreman and/or Superintendent

PHYSICAL EFFORT:

lncumbent's duties involve sitting/standing/walking for long periods and/or at will, driving, lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling objects weighing over 50 pounds, crouching, kneeling, bending, reaching/handling/grasping objects, far/close vision, color/depth perception, hearing sounds, communication and speaking clearly. Strain is not prolonged and effort is extended for short periods of time, usually in connection with such duties as lifting heavy objects.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Incumbent performs most duties outdoors or in vehicles/heavy equipment, with exposure to extreme temperatures, wet/icy surroundings, walking on uneven terrain, fumes/odors/dust/dirt, chemicals, heights, noisy environments, confined spaces, and exposure to violent/irate individuals and/or situations involving potential physical harm to self and others. Incumbents are required to wear protective clothing and equipment.

Incumbents occasionally work extended hours, evenings, and weekends and regularly respond to emergencies on a 24-hour basis and/or on a 24-hour rotation basis. Incumbents may travel out of town, but not overnight, to transport materials and equipment.

APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The job description for the position of Equipment Operator for the Owen County Highway Department describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract of employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements and responsibilities contained herein, and any subsequent revisions.

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