Equipment Operator 2
Job Description
Unique Opening
Position: Equipment Operator 2
Company: Confidential
Company: Confidential
Job Brief
About bristol township bristol township, pa, is a vibrant and diverse community located in bucks county, known for its rich history and strong sense of community.
Salary Detail
$39.60 an hour
Experience
Employment Progress is required
Qualifications
Diploma in releted field is required
Job Detail
- Operate sweepers, drain cleaners, mowers, and associated equipment for road maintenance and construction.
- Use a loader to load dump trucks with construction materials or snow and ice control materials.
- Drive dump trucks to transport equipment, tools, and construction materials to work sites.
- Operate snowplows and machinery for salting and snow removal.
- Perform manual labor on assigned projects when not operating equipment.
- Wash and service trucks daily with water, gas, and oil.
- Monitor instruments while operating the vehicle and take routine corrective measures if a malfunction is indicated.
- Assist mechanics in performing minor repairs to equipment.
- Perform first-echelon maintenance daily.
- Perform other related duties as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of automotive equipment operation principles.
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania traffic laws.
- Understanding of the component parts of automotive vehicles and their functions.
- Skill in operating single-chassis trucks or equipment of equal complexity on highways, in traffic, and under adverse climatic conditions.
- Ability to learn to service motor vehicles.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and writ10instructions promptly and efficiently.
- Ability to instruct and direct other employees in equipment operation and routine maintenance tasks.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for prolonged periods under adverse climatic conditions. PREREQUISITES FOR THE JOB
- Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience: One (1) year as an Equipment Operator E-1 OR
- Two (2) years of experience operating trucks or construction equipment, or an equivalent combination of experience and training. License: Possession of a valid Pennsylvania CDL, Class B driver’s license at the time of appointment and throughout employment.
- Other Requirements: Must meet approved physical and medical standards, as determined by the Township’s physician. WORKING CONDITIONS The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform essential job functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
- Work is performed mainly outdoors in all types of weather, including extreme heat, cold, rain, and snow.
- Work may be frequently performed near moving traffic, requiring constant awareness of surroundings.
- Occasional work is performed indoors in garages, workshops, or storage areas.
- Work is performed under the general supervision and instruction of a supervisor or leader.
- Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment to provide various services.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to climb in and out of vehicles and equipment several times a day.
- Must be able to sit, stand, bend, kneel, and walk for extended periods.
- Must have good hand-eye coordination to operate equipment safely and precisely.
- Must be able to follow all safety procedures and traffic control guidelines to protect self, coworkers, and the public.
- Specific vision requirements include no less than 20/40 vision in each eye (with corrective lenses if needed) to read signs, markings, and equipment controls.
- The employee must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform job duties.
- Work involves conditions that can only be partially controlled.
- Employees may be exposed to loud noises, dust, fumes, and chemicals.
- Individuals with mental or physical disabilities are eligible if they can perform essential job functions with reasonable accommodations. If accommodation cannot be made without causing undue hardship to the employer, such individuals may not be eligible.
- EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) STATEMENT:
- Bristol Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.
