JOB SUMMARYThis position is responsible for operating a variety of heavy and lightequipment in maintaining County roads and bridges for accessible safe andefficient public travel.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Operates front-end loader for the purpose of loading truckswith sand and gravel, cleaning ditches, moving soil and waste,installing culvert and cattle guards, plowing snow, clearing snow slides. Operates snowplow truck for plowing and sanding duties. Learns to operate motor grader for grading gravel anddirt-surfaced roads, spreading materials, pulling ditches, and plowing snow. Operates dump trucks and roller for compaction of road surfaces. Gains knowledge of asphalt equipment and asphalt procedures(crack sealer/roller/asphalt patching). Operates water truck for dust control on construction projects. Drives pick-up trucks for checking road conditions, haulinglight loads, parts pickup and other errands. Prepares records on activities and receipts from operations Learns to operate and operates crane, dozer, loaders and backhoe. Operates crack sealer equipment on asphalt roads. Performs preventive and general maintenance on allequipment, including greasing, changing oil and filters; checkingbattery and coolant levels, lights and tires; adjusting brakes andrepairing and rotating tires, and washing vehicles. Builds, installs, and repairs bridges, fences, and cattle guards. Welds broken equipment and fabricates equipment parts whenrequired. Performs manual labor tasks for clearing trees and othermaterials from roadway, patching asphalt roads, shoveling materials, andothers Responsible for the installation and repair of road signageper MUTCD Standards May be required to respond to local emergency situations i.e.fires or flooding. Ability to assist Airports or Fairgrounds as needed. Recognizes any mechanical problems. Performs other duties as assigned.