Motor Equipment Operator I or II

JOB This posting is for the fulfillment of a Motor Equipment Operator I or a Motor Equipment Operator II position.
The position will be filled as either a Motor Equipment Operator I or II contingent on the selected candidates' work experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and qualifications.
Motor Equipment Operator I General Statement of Duties: Performs routine work in operating motorized equipment and manual skilled and semi-skilled labor such as laying out and marking fields for various sports, carpentry, painting and masonry repairs.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Motor Equipment Operator II General Statement of Duties: Performs responsible work in the safe operation of several types of heavy or special purpose motorized equipment.
Services and makes minor repairs to the equipment and performs various manual tasks when not operating equipment.
Must have a higher level of skill than MEO I in order to operate more complicated pieces of heavy motor equipment.
Calculates and makes adjustments to equipment in order to properly perform assignments, i.
e.
calibrate seeders to dispense the proper amount of seed.
May also lead a work crew towards completion of set weekly work schedules.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES Motor Equipment Operator I: Operates trucks, trailers, and other medium to large equipment used to maintain facilities, parks and groundsOperates a variety of equipment used by the County for maintenance and constructionOperates power mowers, weed-eaters, chippers and related equipment used to maintain facilities, parks, and groundsOperates a large capacity mower and tractors with implementsWhen not operating equipment, performs manual tasks related to the operation of the equipmentOperates electric and gas-powered tools such as saws, drills, tampers and wrenchesApplies seed, fertilizer, and other turf amendmentsPerforms routine driver maintenance using checklistsPerforms manual tasks of routine park maintenance and game preparation for sport fieldsPerforms skilled tasks and labor in the construction and maintenance of pavilions, playgrounds, hardscapes , or other related park improvementsPerforms snow removal related tasks and is subject to 24 hour on call for snow removal or standby for county declared emergencies Non-Essential Job Functions: May perform worksite supervision of temporary workersMay service and make minor repairs to equipmentAssists in loading and unloading transported material and equipment Motor Equipment Operator II: Operates a dump truck, bulldozer, backhoe, motor grader, and other large rental equipmentWhen not operating heavy equipment, operates lighter equipment such as skid-steer loaders, mowers, and chippers.
Operates a multi-deck mowing tractor and agricultural tractors with multiple attachments.
Services and makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
May supervise or assist in supervising temporary employees or inmate work crews.
May supervise a work crew on weekly work schedule, as assigned.
Provides information to foreman or other supervisor about employee performance.
Enforces proper safety procedures.
Applies fertilizers, weed killers and other compounds.
Performs a variety of related manual tasks when not operating motor equipment.
Assists in loading and unloading transported material and equipment SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION