Equipment Operator 1
Job Description
Impactful Role
Position: Equipment Operator 1
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
$37.21 an hour
Experience
Career Pathway is required
Qualifications
Diploma in releted field is required
Job Detail
- Operates dump trucks hauling loose materials from highway construction projects.
- Operates trucks for tasks such as spreading salt on icy roads and hauling materials from storage yards to designated sites.
- Performs general landscaping and grounds maintenance, including mowing grass on/along Township roadways, trimming trees/shrubs, removing dead/diseased trees, and collecting roadside debris/trash.
- Participates in street repair and resurfacing projects using st1aggregates, hot asphalt, cold patch, and other construction materials.
- Assists with loading and unloading trucks.
- Operates tractors with mowing or other commonly towed/pushed attachments.
- Washes, fuels, and services trucks and equipment daily.
- Monitors vehicle instruments during operation and takes corrective measures if malfunctions occur.
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned.
- This description is intended to provide a general overview of the duties and responsibilities of the Equipment Operator 1 position for the Public Works Department. Other duties may be assigned as needed to meet the goals of the Township. This does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Knowledge of automotive equipment operation and Pennsylvania traffic laws.
- Familiarity with vehicle components and their functions.
- Skill in operating single-chassis trucks or similar equipment under varied traffic and weather conditions.
- Ability to learn and perform routine vehicle maintenance.
- Ability to follow oral and writ10instructions efficiently.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods in adverse weather.
- Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and respond appropriately in emergencies.
- Strong commitment to punctuality, attendance, and workplace safety.
- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Experience: Some experience operating single-chassis trucks or vehicles of similar complexity, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses/Certifications: Valid Pennsylvania CDL (Class A or 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.
- Employee 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.
