Lyon County Highway Department is seeking a Grader Operator I. This is a full-time, non-exempt position starting at $24.82/hr. The Grader Operator is responsible for operating heavy maintenance and construction equipment, as well as completing semi-skilled manual tasks. This position offers benefits including paid time off and health/dental/vision insurance.

A high school diploma (or equivalent) and the appropriate Commercial Driver's License is required for this position. A Hazardous Materials Awareness Level certificate, prior experience, and/or other relevant training are preferred. Successful candidates must complete pre-hire testing including a physical, drug test, and background check prior to starting.

Lyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply to our job openings. Veterans Preference applies to all Lyon County positions. Please contact the Human Resources for a Veterans Preference Request Form if applicable.

Disclaimer: The above information on this announcement has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employee assigned to this job.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

JOB SUMMARY:

This is a non-exempt job involving operation of heavy maintenance and construction equipment. It also involves performance of semi-skilled manual tasks.

II. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, citizens, coworkers and management. Being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

Must be reliable, responsible, dependable, and fulfill obligations.

Knowledge and acceptance of county procedures as set forth by policies and supervisors.

Must show up for work on a regular and predictable basis as scheduled.

Learn and follow safety regulations and maintain a safe and clean environment.

Adhere to proper operating methods and monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.

Perform job in a safe manner with full consideration given to personal safety of yourself, fellow crew members and the public.

Perform inspection and preventative maintenance on assigned equipment and assist in the servicing and repair of the same.

Observe roads, bridges, culverts, ditches and road signs for maintenance needs and report problems to their supervisor.

Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones.

Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.

Preform your daily activities work on Pubworks with your county issued cell phone or tablet on a daily basis.

Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.

Operate machinery in a manner that does not cause undue wear and tear to machinery or property.

Operate motor graders for all phases of construction and maintenance projects. As well as other equipment at times.

The ability to operate in a constant state of alertness, and safe manner.

Load and unload materials, machinery, and supplies.

Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Maintain and keep machinery in good repair. Lubricate, clean, maintain or repair machinery, equipment, or tools.

Operate machines to spread, smooth, level, of stone, concrete, or asphalt on road beds.

Inspect, clean, maintain, and repair equipment, or report malfunctions to supervisors.

Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment.

Inspect equipment to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

Inspect equipment or tools to be used in construction, maintenance or excavation.

Install equipment attachments or components.

Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.

Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.

Look, listen, feel, and smell to detect any problems with the equipment you are operating.

III. INTERMITTENT DUTIES:

Perform related duties as assigned.

May be required to attend seminars or training sessions.

IV. QUALIFICATIONS:

Must possess appropriate Kansas Commercial Driver's License. Hazardous Materials Awareness Level Certificate preferred.

EXPERIENCE: One year of satisfactory operation of road and construction equipment desired.

EDUCATION: High school diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent required. Additional equipment operation training desired.

KNOWLEDGE:

Must be able to receive, interpret and follow verbal and written instructions. Required to read, write and speak English fluently, with the ability to speak a foreign language helpful.

Knowledge of relevant equipment, machines and tools, including their uses, repair and maintenance is desired.

Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction, maintenance and repair of highways, roads, or bridges.

SKILLS:

Operate two-way radio, motor vehicle and equipment.

Problem Solving: Moderate.

Decision Making: Moderate.

Supervisory: None

Financial/Budgetary: None.

Interpersonal: Frequent contact with department personnel. Frequent contact with the public.

Working Conditions: No adverse conditions in the office. Subject to working outside in all kinds of weather conditions. Required to respond to emergency situations. Subject to work voluntary overtime. Especially during severe weather.

Physical Requirements: Lift up to 90 pounds to a height of 48 inches and brief periods of intense physical effort. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate equipment. Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to deal with people and communicate with others directly or by telephone.

Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

Deductive Reasoning: The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Selective Attention: The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.

Operation Monitoring: Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to deal with people and communicate with others directly or by telephone.

Requires sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate equipment.

Coordination: Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.

Control Precision: The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.

Multilimb Coordination: The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.

Equipment Maintenance: Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Depth Perception: The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.

Near Vision: The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

Far Vision: The ability to see details at a distance.

Physical Requirements: Lift up to 90 pounds to a height of 48 inches and brief periods of intense physical effort. Requires sufficient visual acuity to read and write and operate equipment. Requires sufficient hearing level to be able to deal with people and communicate with others directly or by telephone.

Employees hired after September 9, 2016: Lyon County (Company) understands that a job analysis is being completed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). One of the outcomes of the job analysis is the determination of one or more job specific tests that will either qualify or disqualify the post-offer or post-employment (fit for duty) candidate for the position. For the Classification Series of LYON COUNTY: DRIVER/OPERATOR: The Company representative hereby acknowledges the following as valid physical requirements:

Employee lifts/carries 10 pounds occasionally (less than 33% of the time or 1-100 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 20 pounds frequently (34%-66% of the time or 100-500 times per day).
Employee lifts/carries 5 pounds constantly (67%-100% of the time or over 500 times per day).
Employee's position requires pushing a maximum force of 100 pounds.
Employee's position requires pulling a maximum force of 100 pounds.
Employee's position requires successful completion of pre-employment background, physical, drug screen, work screen and polygraph examinations and participates in the random drug and alcohol screening program.

SAFE LIFTING CRITERIA:

Floor to knuckle: N/A

12 to knuckle: 90lbs

Knuckle to shoulder: 35 lbs.

Shoulder to overhead: N/A

Carry: 35 lbs.

Push: 90 lbs. force (sled +335lbs)

Pull: 90lbs force (sled +335lbs)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS; LIFT/CARRY;

Stand: O 10 lbs. or less: C

Walk: O 11-20 lbs.: F

Sit: F 21-50 lbs.: F

Handling: N 51-100: N

Reach Outward: O Over 100 lbs.: N

Reach above shoulder: O Push/Pull;

Climb: O 12 lbs. or less: C

Crawl: O 13-25 lbs.: F

Squat or kneel: O 26-40 lbs.: O

Bend: O 41-100 lbs.: N

N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this occupation.

O (Occasionally) Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0-2.5+hrs/day

F (Frequently) Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5-5.5+hrs/day)

C (Constantly) Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs. per day)

This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). *The federal overtime provisions are contained in the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Unless exempt, employees covered by the Act must receive overtime pay for hours worked over 40 in a workweek at a rate not less than time and one-half their regular rates of pay.

Subject to criminal record history checks, physical examination, and drug/alcohol screening prior to employment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Please note that this position is not eligible for remote work or telecommuting and must be performed on-site at our physical location.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENT: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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