Operator Technician Trainee

Manual Labor

1. Uses chain saw to cut trees from right-of-way.
2. Uses ax, bush ax, banjo blade to clear brush.
3. Loads and unloads trucks of soil, construction materials, and supplies.
4. Shovels asphalt, cinders, rocks, soil and other materials.
5. Installs and cleans drainpipes.
6. Patches potholes.
7. Picks up and piles brush, refuse and other materials.
8. Directs traffic at job sites.
9. Performs work around and under bridges.
10. Mows grass, prunes shrubs, rakes grass and removes trash from county property.
11. Performs related manual labor as required.
12. Installs traffic signs for public safety.
13. Required to wear uniforms as directed by County Engineer.

Equipment Operation and Maintenance

1. May perform maintenance operations with trucks and light tractors.
2. May drive or operate equipment or vehicles as directed by supervisor while in a training status.

1. Have a valid Alabama driver’s license and be insurable by the County’s insurance standards.  (Commercial Driver’s License required for promotion.)

Other Characteristics

1. Willing to work overtime and weekends in emergencies or when required.

(Any item with an asterisk will be taught on the job.)

1. Skills to communicate information to supervisor or co-workers.
2. Skills to follow verbal instructions.
3. Basic skills in the operation, maintenance and safe use of trucks and light tractors.
4. Knowledge of traffic regulations.
5. Knowledge of safety rules, including accident causes and prevention.
6. Skills to complete routine forms and records.
7. *Knowledge of County policies, procedures and rules.

Physical Characteristics

1. See well enough to operate machinery safely.
2. Hear well enough to follow directions from Supervisors.
3. Use of hands and fingers to perform manual work.
4. Physical dexterity sufficient to operate lever, gears, shovels, etc.
5. Body mobility to bend, stoop, move about and perform manual labor in an outdoor environment.
6. Ability to stand and work outdoors all day at all times of year.
7. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds