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C~MM I S~ ~ 4NERS' COURT AGL, FDA REQUEST
-- *PEASE F RNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND FIVE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND
DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT
MADE BY:
Leonard Odom
MEETING DATE: November 12, 1991
OFFICE: Road & Bridge
TIME PREFERRED: a.m.
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC) Approval of Job Descri tion for a
Combination Heavy Equipment Operator& Mechanic for the Road &
Bridge Department
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: YES ~ if_eeded ~O
PLEASE STATE REASON '
- ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: to minutes
PERSONNEL MATTER - NAME OF EMPLOYE:
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Leonard odour
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter 1s posted in accordance
with Article 6252-17 is as follows:
* Meetings held on second Monday: 12:00 P.M. previous Wednesday
~ Meetings held on Thursdays: 5:00 P.M. previous Thrusday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON : ~
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine If
adequate ~informatlon has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action
"- at time of Court meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards
your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request
Guidelines.
JOB DESCRIPTION
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CLASS NO. OCCUPATIONAL CATEGORY
Skilled Craft
PAY GROUP: 16 FLSA: NOI\fEXEMF':l'
JOB TITLE: HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST /MECHANIC
OBJECTIVE: To have a versatile employee who can maintain andlor
operate heavy equipment.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Reports to: Administrator for assignments, but may work for any
area foremen. Work assignments will vary to accommodate the
needs of the County Road System.
2. Directs: May Supervise equipment operators or mechanic helper.
3. Other: Depending upon assignment, has daily contact with County
Road personnel.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
This is a responsible position which requires mechanical ability and heavy
equipment operation.
Duties:
Performing preventive maintenance and repairs on County vehicles
and heavy equipment;
and/or
Operating vehicles and heavy equipment for County Road and Bridge
construction and repair.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Operates heavy equipment (bulldozer, maintainer, front-end loader, roller,
backhoe, dump truck, oil distributor, etc.);
Maintains or constructs County Roads and right-of-ways by performing
duties as assigned.
May perform oil changes, battery checks, fire and lubrication checks, along
with other preventive maintenance on county automotive and mechanical
equipment and machinery such as trucks, tractors, maintainers, dozers,
front-end loaders, etc;
May help mechanic overhaul motors, transmissions, differentials, brakes,
etc;
May tow vehicles into shop for repairs if necessary;
May inspects vehicles,determine problems, and provide necessary solution;
Performs repair work on county vehicles and equipment as assigned.
REOUIlZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Good working knowledge of the safe operation of the equipment and ability
to operate machinery; the ability to perform a wide variety of mechanical
repairs on many different vehicles; ability to understand and follow
written and oral instructions; good driving record; and ability to work
effectively and cooperatively with other employees.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
High School graduate or equivalent plus at least two years experience as a
mechanic and 3 years' experience in operation of heavy equipment
preferred;
or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSE REQUIRED:
Valid Texas Motor Vehicle Commercial Operators License. Minimum Class
B with a good driving record would be necessary.
ORDER N0. 20667
APPROVAL OF JOB DESCRIPTION
FOR A CQ1'~INATION HEAVY
EQUIPME[~P OPERATOR AND
MECHANIC IN THE ROAD AND
BRIDGE DEPARTMENT
November 12, 1991
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