The purpose of this classification is to operate/drive equipment and perform manual work associated with projects within an assigned County department, which may involve road/bridge construction/maintenance, roadside maintenance, solid waste operations, or other projects/activities.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Drives/operates a variety of light/medium equipment involving routine operation to drive from point to point or involving use of basic/simple maneuvering mechanisms to perform work tasks.

Operates a variety of equipment, machinery, and tools as necessary to complete essential functions, which may include a utility truck, dump truck, roll-off loader, bobcat, boom truck, side arm cutter, cement mixer, compactor, tractor, bushhog, mower, chain saw, jackhammer, axe, sling blade, hydro-seeder, chipper, blower, shovel, rake, post hole digger, mechanic tools, concrete finishing tools, hand tools, or two-way radio.

Hauls, transports, loads, and/or unloads various equipment and materials associated with department projects.

Performs various tasks associated with construction/maintenance of roads and bridges; assists in maintaining roads, road shoulders, and ditches; rolls/packs road surfaces; repairs/patches potholes; spreads gravel; shovels and loops road materials; builds forms/frames for concrete structures; mixes, pours, shovels, levels, and finishes concrete; cuts/busts and removes cement/asphalt; measures grade.

Performs various tasks associated with roadside maintenance or grounds maintenance; cleans out ditches, drains, and pipes; mows grass and landscaped areas; cuts/trims trees/shrubbery; removes downed trees from roadways; rakes or sweeps roadways and ground surfaces; loads seed into machinery; spreads salt, sand, seed, hay, or other materials onto ground surfaces; constructs fences; erects mailboxes; removes dead animals or other debris from roadways; digs holes/trenches and shovels materials.

Performs various tasks associated with solid waste, recycling, or landfill projects/activities; loads recyclable metals and debris into trailers; haul/transports dumpsters of recyclable materials or waste to collection centers; rearranges recyclable materials in bins to provide more space; replaces trash bags in bins; cleans, greases, and maintains bins and compactors; weighs incoming/outgoing trucks using computerized scale system; informs the public of dumping policies; collects payments for materials brought into landfill; counts/balances revenues, prepares bank deposits, and transports to bank; counts daily cash drawers; produces individual statements; monitors leach tanks; secures facilities by opening/closing gates and activating alarm system; picks up and disposes of trash/debris.

Assists with traffic control at construction/work sites; flags traffic through/around work sites; sets up safety cones, barricades, barrels, and road/warning signs; assists other equipment operators in maneuvering equipment within work sites.

Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.

Performs general/preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment and tools in operable condition, which may include inspecting equipment, refueling vehicles, checking fluid levels, replacing fluids, greasing equipment, replacing parts, washing or cleaning equipment, or cleaning shop or work areas; monitors equipment operations to maintain efficiency and safety; reports faulty equipment.

Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, fuel logs, vehicle/equipment maintenance reports, equipment repair requests, mowing reports, chipper reports, bank deposit slips, computer-generated weight records, statements, timesheets, or other documents.

Receives various forms, reports, correspondence, logs, work orders, rock/asphalt weigh tickets, road maps, right-of-way manuals, equipment operation manuals, policies, procedures, manuals, directories, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.

Communicates with supervisor, employees, other departments, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.

Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

Performs other related duties as required.