DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to skillfully operate a variety of construction and maintenance equipment such as trucks and heavy-power-driven road maintenance and construction equipment; to perform a variety of assignments in the maintenance, repair, and construction of roads, bridges, and drainage systems; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the heavy equipment operator level in the Road Maintenance Worker class series. Incumbents are assigned to operate a wide variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment. The operation of this equipment is characterized by a high degree of skill in manipulation of hand and foot controls and accuracy in moving materials to exact specifications. An incumbent in the Road Maintenance Worker II class may operate similar equipment in a training or emergency basis, but they are not expected to display the same level of skill and accuracy required of a Road Maintenance Worker III. Incumbents in this class are subject to twenty-four "call-out" for road related emergencies.

May provide lead direction for others in the Road Maintenance Worker series.

REPORTS TO
Road Maintenance Superintendent

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED
This is not a supervisory class. However, incumbents may provide lead direction and work coordination for other staff.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequently stand and walk; ability to sit for up to three hours; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces; normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; ability to lift material weighing over 100 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch; corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication; ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots and chemical resistant clothing; use of maintenance equipment such as backhoes, graders, and front end loaders, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions; sometimes works alone and in remote locations; work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gasses, solvents, oil, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, exposure to electrical current; contact with staff and the public.

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

(The following is used as a partial description and is not restrictive as to duties required.)

• Operates a variety of trucks in the hauling of road fill and base materials for construction, maintenance, and repair projects
• Operates crawlers, tractors, loaders, power booms, chippers, graders, and other power-driven equipment
• Uses backhoe attachments on appropriate equipment
• Performs oil and chip seal work on roads
• May perform sign maintenance and repair
• May perform semi-skilled concrete work in the construction and maintenance of culverts, and related structures
• Mixes and places concrete
• Cuts and prepares roads for patches
• Spreads pre-mix and oil
• Rakes asphalt
• Performs a variety of maintenance work in the construction, maintenance, operation and repair of roads, bridges, landfill sites, and related facilities
• Operates hand tools such as jack-hammers and chain saws
• Assists with the maintenance and repair of construction equipment and performs routine servicing of equipment such as changing oil and filters
• Transports road maintenance equipment throughout the County using proper tie down techniques
• May use a shovel to open, widen, and backfill excavations
• Checks roads for hazards
• Maintains records of materials and equipment used
• Operates a two-way radio
• Provide Heavy Equipment Operator training to Road Maintenance Worker I/II and Heavy Equipment Mechanic classifications as part of a county heavy equipment operator apprenticeship training program for operating skills to use in realistic working conditions. Training will complete excavation, rough and finish grading, road building, utilities trenching, setting culverts and material handling.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

Graduation from high school or equivalent; and,

Two years of road maintenance work and construction experience comparable to that of a Road Maintenance Worker II with San Benito County. Work experience must include training and heavy equipment operations.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid California Class C Drivers License; and,

Employees who were hired after August 20, 2013 and employees who have volunteered for the Heavy Equipment Operator Apprenticeship Program must also possess a Class A driver’s license in conformance with California Department of Motor Vehicle licensing requirements. Out-of-pocket expenses as they relate to pursuing a valid California Class A driver’s license would be the responsibility of applicants or employees.

Incumbents transporting hazardous materials may be required to possess special endorsements.

Examination & Skills Test:
Heavy Equipment Operator Skills Test Required. Skills’ Testing is available through Risk Management. Contact Risk Management at 831-636-4000 to request Skills Testing.

Supplemental information

Knowledge of:
Procedures, tools, equipment and materials used in the maintenance and construction of roads and public works facilities.
Operation and routine maintenance of construction equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers, and related equipment.
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code relating to the operation of medium and heavy equipment on streets and roads.
Work safety practices.

Ability to:
Perform a variety of unskilled, semiskilled, and skilled work in the maintenance, construction, and repair of County road, culverts, and public works facilities.
Skillfully operate heavy road construction and maintenance equipment including loaders, graders, trucks, rollers and related equipment.
Perform heavy physical labor.
Follow oral and written directions.
Maintain and make basic repairs to equipment.
Maintain time and equipment records.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et., seq., all County of San Benito employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.

SAN BENITO COUNTY BENEFITS

Employees in regular, full-time positions will be eligible to participate in the following employee benefits:

Pay Day: Employees are paid bi-weekly.
Insurance Deductions: The insurance and benefits deductions will take place bi-monthly, normally the first two pay periods of the month. Bank/Credit union and 457 Retirement Deferrals deductions will take place bi-weekly.

Vacation: Based on continued years of service. Maximum accruals may apply depending on the bargaining unit.

• < 4 years of service = 10 days per year
• 5 to 9 years of service = 15 days per year
• 10 to 14 years of service = 18 days per year
• 15 + years of service = 20 days per year

Administrative Leave: Management employees receive 80 hours of administrative leave per calendar year. Forty (40) unused hours can be paid out at the end of the calendar year. Administrative leave is pro-rated.

Holidays: 13.5 holidays (including 3 floating) for most employees. Safety officers and dispatchers receive approximately 5% holiday pay in addition to their base pay in lieu of paid holidays off.

Sick Leave: 15 days per year. Maximum accruals apply.

Health Plan: Comprehensive medical and dental plans available for full-time employees. Employees appointed to a regular position at a time base of 50% or higher are also eligible to participate.

Vision Plan: MES Vision Plan offered which offers exams, frames and lenses on a 12-24-24 basis. The County pays for employee coverage and the employee can pay for dependent coverage. This benefit is available to FULL-TIME employees only.

Employee Assistance Program: The County provides confidential short-term counseling services to employees and dependents. Any regular employee is eligible for up to a total of three (3) hours of counseling sessions within any six (6) month period per County employee. Up to a maximum of six (6) sessions per calendar year are allowed per family

Life Insurance/AD&D: County pays for a $20,000 BASIC life insurance policy for each employee. Two other VOLUNTARY life insurance plans available, including AD&D.

Disability Insurance: General, Confidential and Management groups participate in the State Disability Insurance.

Credit Union: Membership to the Santa Clara Federal Credit Union is available to San Benito County employees.

Deferred Compensation: Employees may participate in tax-deferred retirement savings. Three 457 plans are available. Employees may rollover funds from prior 401k or 457 accounts. IRS limits apply.

Retirement: Regular employees will be enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system in accordance with the Public Employees' Retirement Law. Employee contributions vary according to bargaining unit.

All New Miscellaneous (non-Safety) employees enrolled into the CalPERS retirement system participate in the full formula of 2% at 62. Miscellaneous employees participate in Social Security in addition to CalPERS.

New Safety employees are covered by the safety full formula 2.7% at 57. Safety employees contribute 9% of the employee contribution. Safety employees do not participate in Social Security.

Supplemental Insurance: Employees may participate in various AFLAC plans such as accident, disability, and cancer insurances.

Additionaly, employees can enroll into a pre-tax cafeteria plan and flexible spending accounts including Unreimbursed Medical ($2500) and Dependent Care ($5000).


Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Formula Local MISC 2% @ 62 for New PERS Members

Social Security (non-safety)

Vacation Based on Continued Years of Service

Sick Leave 15 Days Annually

Floating Holiday

457 Deferred Compensation

Credit Union

Flexible Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Group Life Insurance

Additional Optional Life Insurances & AD&D

Tuition Reimbursement