Equipment Operator

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operation of the light and heavy equipment used on various types of County construction, maintenance, and repair work. Operators work to ensure roads are in safe working order for County citizens. Responsibilities include performing all aspects of highway and road maintenance, resurfacing projects, snow removal, and other related road work.

Job Responsibilities:

• Operate motor grader in performing finish grade work requiring skilled cuts to final grade, grades to blue top, and general maintenance.
• Operate tractor/trailer units and equipment, operate tractor lawn mower to perform roadside lawn maintenance.
• Operate dozer with all types of attachments in all road construction and maintenance situations.
• Operate heavy duty snowplows and tandem trucks, reversible V-Plows and one-way snowplows, sanders, front loaders, and patrol with wing to plow snow, remove snow and ice, and apply sand-chemical mixtures to ice- and snow-covered roadways.
• Install and maintain traffic signs on all county roads and remove brush and vegetation from roadways.
• Variety of labor tasks including but not limited to; installing road signs, installing culverts, flagging traffic in work zones, removing debris from road ditches, cutting trees and brush, cleaning of Highway Department shop and grounds, servicing and repairing equipment and vehicles operated within the department fleet and any other job as assigned by the supervisor.
• Service and make minor repairs on all equipment operated, and purchase parts.
• Perform a variety of construction tasks where assigned and necessary to complete construction or maintenance work.

Work Environment:

This position requires flexibility in work schedule. This may include nights, weekends, and/or holidays due to emergency weather conditions. Work may be performed in a variety of weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED plus three years at or comparable to a Heavy Equipment Operator or comparable combination of education and experience. Offers of employment are contingent upon the ability to attain a Commercial Class A Driver’s License (CDL) within 30 days of hire date and successful completion of a criminal background check, driving records check and pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.  

Preferred Qualifications:

Possession of a Class A CDL with hazardous materials endorsement.  Knowledge of codes Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) regulations. Previous experience in a similar work environment.