Under general supervision, to operate a variety of heavy and complex equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of County Parks and Recreation facilities and open space areas.

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities: 

Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through training and experience equivalent to a high school diploma; 

and

Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment, which included the transportation of heavy equipment requiring a Class A Commercial Driver’s License. 

Special Requirements 

Knowledge of:

Ability to:

• Work under adverse environmental conditions, such as uneven terrain, dust, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, poor ventilation, cramped quarters, and inadequate lighting with use of task-appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE);

• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, work overhead, and grasp;

• Lift and carry materials and objects weighing up to 50 pounds;

• Work outside in variable temperatures and weather conditions;

• Must conform to departmental uniform standards.