Normal communication skills are required. The work requires considerable physical exertion. The work environment involves hazards, risks or discomforts typical of working with or around machinery with exposed moving parts, irritant chemicals, heavy equipment or abusive or hostile clientele and patients. Exposure to disagreeable weather conditions and extreme levels of temperature, ventilation, lighting and sound are normal. Protective clothing or gear and specific safety standards or procedures may be required.
Serious injury is possible.
Distinguishing Features Differs from the Equipment Operator II Trainee class which is intended to train an employee to become an Equipment Operator II in 12 to 24 months. Differs from the Equipment Operator II class in which the work is skilled and involves the operation of light to heavy automotive equipment. Loads and unloads construction and maintenance equipment and material from trucks or flatbeds trailers, including motor graders and cranes. Conducts operational checks and preventive maintenance. Assists in the repair, maintenance and erection of signs, guard rail and snow fences in exact accordance with complex manual instructions.