Job Information
TORRANCE COUNTY Equipment Operator in Estancia, New Mexico
- Operates a variety of equipment including the following: Grader, front-end loader, track loader, dump truck, tank truck, pick-up truck, tractor, brush hog, belly dump, service truck, pneumatic roller, transport tandem truck, and steel wheel roller. Operates snowplow when weather conditions warrant.
Repairs, constructs, scrapes, cleans, and fills a wide range of county-owned hard surface and dirt road and ditches
Removes snow from county-owned roads when warranted by weather conditions.
Dig, grades, and places conduit at various property entrances or under road to prevent or relieve flooding and wash-outs.
Mows weeds and picks up trash when indicated.
Distributes salt/sand mixtures as weather conditions and safety warrant.
Uses tank truck to wet down dusty or hard road surfaces.
Patches hard road surfaces when indicated.
Maintain and services equipment on a daily basis.
Utilizes the following hand operated tools: shovel, rake, axe, pick, pitchfork, chain saw, digging bars, hand held weed trimmer, sledgehammer, hand tools (e.g., hammer, screwdriver, wrenches), tamper, jackhammer, auger, and cutting torch.
Employee must perform all duties with minimal supervision
Employee may be required to work irregular hours, attend job-related meetings, and perform other duties as assigned.
Acts as a mechanic on a daily basis
Repairs tires approximately once a month, tires weigh between 200-300 pounds
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
Requirements
Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED Certificate
Experience in grader and loader operation preferred
Ability to understand and communicate in English
Commercial Drivers License preferred
Work Environment
Mental Functions
Must be able to ask questions of foreman, listen to and follow verbal directions in English. Must be able to read and understand written directing in English.
Must be knowledgeable of all traffic laws and regulations
Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers
Must be able to read accurately all gauges on equipment and make correct judgements in operation of equipment.
Mental Functions
Must be able to ask questions of foreman, listen to and follow verbal directions in English. Must be able to read and understand written directing in English.
Must be knowledgeable of all traffic laws and regulations
Must be able to communicate verbally with co-workers
Must be able to read accurately all gauges on equipment and make correct judgements in operation of equipment.
Physical Functions
Ability to lift 60 pounds occasionally (i.e. up to one-third of work day), from ground to waist level. Ability to lift up to 30 pounds frequently to constantly, (i.e, from one-third up to entire work day), from ground to waist level.
Ability to sit up to four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day.
Ability to stand and/or walk for four hours at one time, and up to eight hours total per day.
Ability to climb in and out of equipment cabs at least six times daily at estimated height of six to seven feet.
Ability to crouch, kneel, and remain in a prone position for up to 30 minutes at one time, and up to one third of work day.
Ability to bend at waist and twist/rotate waist if necessary for up to one-third of work day.
Ability to work with arms extended and bent for up to four hours at one time, and eight hours total per day.
Ability to push/pull arms with a force of up to 5 pounds for up to four hours at one time, and eight hours total per day. Ability to push/pull with arms with a force of 50 plus pounds while performing labor work.
Ability to use hands and wrists to screw/unscrew oil caps and filters as part of maintenance routine.
Ability to maintain balance while climbing in and out of equipment cabs.
Ability to push with legs up to 40 pounds of force to operate foot controls for up to 4 hours at one time a d eight hours total per day. Ability to twist-rotate legs while operating foot controls.
Ability to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate levers and steering wheel in a bilaterally coordinated manner.
Ability to coordinate use of hands and eye in operation of equipment.
Working Conditions
Performs work both indoors and outdoors. Most cabs are enclosed, and may or may not have heating and air conditioning units.
Temperature depends on weather conditions.
Worker is exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors.
Worker is exposed to exhaust fumes, dust, and mists.
Work is conducted primarily during daylight hours.
Work is performed on even or uneven terrain, while both operating equipment and performing general labor work. Surface may be wet or dry, on hard surfaces or dirt roads. Grease or oil may be found on working surfaces. Work may be performed on inclines.
Work hazards include gas/electrical lines, and exposure of skin to gasses and fumes.
Worker primarily performs duties with one or two workers.
Disclaimer
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.