Well developed 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.
Involves functional leadership responsibility. This level may also involve limited administrative responsibility such as participating in the evaluation of work performance. Distinguishing Features Differs from the Equipment Operator II class in which work entails use of a limited range of equipment and limited lead work. Differs from the Highway Maintenance Supervisor class in which full supervision is involved and tasks are more managerial than physical in nature. Directs co-workers in the operation of a wide range of construction or maintenance equipment in order to provide training.