Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A

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    "description_html": "<div class=\"job_description\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p align=\"center\" style=\"text-align:center;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"font-size:32pt;\">Meade County</span></span></span></p><p></p><p><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:16pt;\">Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A&#160; &#160; </span></b></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:11pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:Aptos, sans-serif;\"><b><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Department: Highway&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;&#160;</span></b><br><b><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Posting: #24-</span></b><br><b><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Posting Type:&#160; Internal &amp; Open Announcement</span></b><br><b><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Closing Date:&#160; Open Until Filled</span></b><br><b><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Starting Wage:&#160; $25.09/hour &#8211; Non-Exempt</span></b><br><b><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160; &#160;Wage Grade 14</span></b><br><b><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; &#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;Full Time Position with Benefit Package</span></b></span></span><br><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;</span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:9pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">JOB SUMMARY</span></span></span></span></span><br><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">This position operates heavy equipment in support of assigned Highway Department construction and maintenance projects.</span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:justify;text-indent:9pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">MAJOR DUTIES</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Operates front end loader, backhoe, excavator, tractor, road grader, skid steer, and other equipment as assigned.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Cleans and replaces culverts; 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operates a snowplow truck and other equipment; sands roadways.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Trims trees and brush; mows ditches.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Assists in traffic control at work sites.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Operates a variety of hand and power tools.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Installs and maintains road signs as assigned.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Performs related duties.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in road and bridge maintenance.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Knowledge of county and departmental safety policies and procedures.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Knowledge of the geography of the county, including road names and locations.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Skill in the use of hand and power tools.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Skill in oral and written communication.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">SUPERVISORY CONTROLS</span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">The Highway Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.</span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">GUIDELINES</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, and county policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.&#160; </span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">The purpose of this position is to operate equipment in support of a variety of department operations. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained county infrastructure.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">CONTACTS</span></span></span></span></span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">&#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160; &#160;</span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Contacts are typically with coworkers, contractors, and the general public.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services. </span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#d9d9d9;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping.&#160; The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.</span></span></span></span></li></ul><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#cccccc;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">None.</span></span></span></p><p style=\"text-indent:9pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span style=\"background:#d9d9d9;\"><span><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS</span></span></span></span></span></span></p><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.</span></span></span></li><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.</span></span></span></li></ul><ul><li style=\"margin-left:32px;text-align:justify;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;\"><span><span style=\"font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;\">Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver&#8217;s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.</span></span></span></li></ul>",
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