Fine work performed by the equipment requires mere engineering skill of the operator than is typical of machinery specified in the Highway Equipment Operator A and B classes. Assignments involve operation of selected equipment for the majority of the time while the remainder of the time may be spent operating other equipment, supervising a group of operators or laborers or occasionally performing manual labor tasks, all of which require considerable knowledge of maintenance and construction techniques. Incumbents of positions allocated to this class must comprehend and use simple road and bridge plans. Work assignments are received orally and performed independently. Work is rarely reviewed upon completion by a supervisor for completeness and conformance to highway standards.
Instruction is provided to others in the use of the equipment.
Uses heavy-duty highway equipment to accomplish tasks related to snow removal, preventive and corrective maintenance, and construction of highways. These tasks include excavation and grading to close tolerances. Types of equipment used include heavy graders required in fine grading or critical sloping, power shovels and cranes. Occasionally, when not operating equipment specified in this class, operates other equipment, or supervises a group of laborers. Supervision and occasional performance of manual labor tasks may include difficult carpentry layout work, the setting of complicated forms and concrete finishing.