QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to three years of increasingly skilled full-time labor and trades experience including, at least, one year of experience in heavy equipment operation.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:

• A valid motor vehicle operator’s license/endorsement is required for employment.

Examination Method: Education and Experience,100%, for Preferred Service positions.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Mechanical
• Building and Construction

SKILLS:

• Active Listening
• Operation and Control
• Trouble Shooting
• Time Management

ABILITIES:

• Depth Perception
• Reaction Time
• Peripheral Vision
• Oral Comprehension
• Spatial Orientation
• Arm-Hand Steadiness
• Control Precision
• Stamina
• Number Facility
• Rate Control
• Written Comprehension
• Memorization
• Manual Dexterity

Tools & Equipment

• Heavy Equipment: backhoe with attachments, tractors with attachments, excavator, dump truck, skid steer with attachments, etc.
• Vehicles: all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), 4-wheel drive pick-up trucks, passenger/utility vans, etc.
• Power Tools: chain saw, weed eaters, push mowers, riding mowers and zero turn mowers, hedge trimmer, tamper, leaf blower, welder, circular saw, jig saw, demolition saw, pole saw, drills, grinder (bench and hand), pressure washer, sprayer, edger, reciprocating saw, trash pump, drills, impact wrench, auger, industrial etc.
• Office Equipment: copy machine/computers/fax machine
• Hand Tools
• Wheelbarrow
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Telephone/Cell phone
• Two-way Radio
• Camera
• Surveying Equipment: transit, laser level, Tape measure

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards:

• Promotes environmental stewardship, standards, practices and safety.