Heavy Equipment Operator (Internal Candidates Only)
Heavy Equipment Operator (Internal Candidates Only)
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$ 4164 - 5508
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Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: Salary is dependent on experience. Yamhill County typically hires between steps 1-4
Yamhill County has 2 regular full-time positions for Heavy Equipment Operator. In this position you will operate the heaviest most complex road and bridge construction and maintenance equipment. You may exercise vegetation management duties. You may be assigned other related work as required.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of a Supervisor who assigns duties observes performance and inspects work upon completion for conformance to construction and maintenance standards.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May exercise working supervision as crew lead worker over crews engaged in road and bridge construction and maintenance activities and vegetation management activities.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITIONS ASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. DEPENDING ON ASSIGNMENT THE EMPLOYEE MAY PERFORM A COMBINATION OF SOME OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING DUTIES:Operates a motor grader heavy dozer paver paver screed dump truck with pup trailer dump truck with transfer trailer semi-truck pulling low boy trailer bearcat oil distributor 320 excavators tanker truck bucket truck and vegetation management equipment.The Benefits
Yamhill County offers generous employee benefits:
- 15 paid holidays per year.
- 19.5 days of Flexible Earned Time (FET) accrual in the first year (based on an 8-hr day).
- PERS (Public Employee Retirement System) - 100% employer funded contributions.
- Full health benefit offerings with employee premiums starting as low as $58.82/month for 2024 to2025 plan year. *
- Qualifying employer for public service student loan forgiveness.
*Subject to the AFCSME Collective Bargaining Agreement (7/1/2023 6/30/2026).
Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification with or without accommodation.
Yamhill County has approximately 109000 residents and is a very desirable place to live in the heart of the Willamette Valley wine country. Yamhill County is home to Linfield University and Chemeketa Community College in McMinnville and George Fox University and Portland Community College in Newberg. Yamhill County is centrally located in the Willamette Valley within proximity to the Oregon Coast the Portland and Salem metropolitan areas and the Oregon Cascade Mountains. Wide varieties of indoor and outdoor recreation opportunities are available. We have the benefits appeal and superior quality of life found in a small-town community while enjoying active social and cultural lifestyles found in larger metropolitan areas.
Required Information
Under the provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 any person hired or rehired is required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility for employment. Yamhill County does not offer VISA sponsorships. The County verifies the valid work authorization of each employee using Form I-9 and the E-Verify Program.
Yamhill County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and values diversity.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Applicants are considered for employment based on their qualifications without regard to race religion gender sexual orientation national origin age marital or veteran status medical condition or disability or any other factor prohibited by law or regulation. Veterans are encouraged to apply. Do not include information or photos that would identify those personal traits. Documents included with this identifying information will be removed from the application packet.
Some positions require a criminal history check and a review of driving record. All County positions require regular prompt and consistent attendance.
Accommodation Under the Americans With Disabilities Act
Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources at or via email at .
Veterans Preference
Under Oregon law ORS 408.225-408.238 veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position may be eligible for hiring preference. If you think you may qualify a Veterans Hiring Preference Form MUST be completed and submitted with the application along with other supporting documentation. For the form and information for this process please click here. (Download PDF reader)
If you need assistance with completing an application for employment or with obtaining a Veterans Hiring Preference Form please contact Human Resources at or via email at .
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Use operation maintenance and minor repair of heavy road and bridge construction and maintenance equipment and vegetation control equipment.
Operation cleaning and safe use of equipment.
SKILL IN:
Operating maintaining and performing minor repairs on heavy equipment used in road and bridge construction and maintenance and vegetation control.
ABILITY TO:
Read blueprints in order to perform work to engineering specifications.
Provide accurate skilled work from oral and written instruction with minimum supervision
Maintain good physical condition initiative resourcefulness dexterity agility and mechanical aptitude.
Perform all duties and function of Public Works Road and bridge construction maintenance and repair requirements and vegetation control responsibilities.
Attend work as scheduled and/or required.Minimum Experience and Training/Other Requirements
Two years experience in road construction maintenance and repair including experience in operation of highway motorized equipment; AND completion of eighth grade or sufficient education or training to read and write and to understand and follow directions is required. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures ability to perform the work may substitute for the above.
Possession of valid Oregon class A CDL with all endorsements necessary for the requirements of the job.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to secure and maintain an Oregon class A CDL with all endorsements necessary for the requirements of the job. Will be required to drive a county vehicle. Employees authorized to operate a private vehicle on County business are required to carry a valid drivers license and liability insurance minimums as outlined in ORS 806.070.
May be subject to successful completion of a background check.Work Environment/Physical Demands
The incumbent typically works in a building and in outdoor areas and uses mechanical equipment as needed to perform duties with associated noise levels. Weather conditions may vary. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday.
The employee is regularly required to talk listen and hear frequently required to use repetitive hand motion handle or feel and to sit stand walk reach bend regularly push pull and lift up to 40 pounds and occasionally push pull and lift up to 60 pounds. The incumbent will regularly use mechanical equipment typical of those used in the maintenance of buildings and landscape.
Contact with the public in the work environments may risk exposure to irrational/hostile behavior contagious diseases or contact with domestic animals.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by an employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to perform other related duties as assigned to ensure workload coverage. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. This job description does NOT constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the organizational needs and requirements of the job change.
The job specification requirements stated are representative of minimum levels of knowledge skills and abilities to perform this job successfully. Any satisfactory equivalent combination of experience and training which ensures the ability to perform the work may substitute for the above so that the employee will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently
Employment Type
Full-Time
