Heavy Equipment Operator

Basic Details:
Currently Hiring: Yes
Position Type: Full Time
Starting Wage: $26.23 per hour
Department: Road & Bridge
Immediate Supervisor: Road Foreman
Overall Supervisor: Superintendent
Job Code: #RB02 GRADE 13
Job Summary:Operates and maintains a variety of types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of the County Road & Bridge System, including class A trucks, graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, crusher equipment, asphalt production and application equipment, snow removal equipment and sanding equipment.
Job Summary:Operates and maintains a variety of types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of the County Road & Bridge System, including class A trucks, graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, crusher equipment, asphalt production and application equipment, snow removal equipment and sanding equipment.
Position Functions:

• Operates and maintains a variety of types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of the County Road and Bridge System, including class A trucks, graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, crusher equipment, asphalt application equipment, finish grading, snow removal equipment, anti-icing equipping, oil distributor truck and sanding equipment.
  2. Assists in the maintenance, repair and construction of county roads and bridges, including culvertinstallation, bridge demolition and construction, chip-sealing, dura patching, paving and marking. Installs and maintains signs, provides traffic control as necessary. Manual labor including but not limited tochainsaws and tools related to roadside brushing, compactors, and various hand tools.
  3. Operates portable jaw and cone-type crushing units, salt brine systems, and other equipmentnecessary for the production of sand, gravel and asphalt products. Assists in the disassembly, relocation and reassembly of portable plants.
  4. Performs routine maintenance on all equipment as assigned, to include checking oil, lubricating, checkingfluid levels, cleaning and other maintenance. May be called upon to perform major repairs, which may involve welding, fabrication and use of mechanical tools and equipment.
  5. Follows all departmental, DOT, OSHA and MSHA safety rules and regulations.
  6. Reports unusual situations or problems to supervisor or Road Foreman.
  7. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of two years in a related field.
• Background in heavy equipment operation.
• Must maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Drivers License Class
  
  A.
• Must be able to pass exams and acquire CDL endorsements "tanker" within six months of hire date.
• Must maintain a valid ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) registered flaggers card at all times (requires training and re-certification every 3 years), and must complete Idaho T2 Traffic control Technician course within first 3 years of employment.
• Must complete MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) "New Employee abd Hazard Awareness Training for Miners" within six months of hire date.
• All employees are required to complete "Annual Refresher Training for Miners" on a yearly basis.

Typical Work Environment And

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and under strict safety guidelines, must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. High degree of performance and accuracy required. Responsible for the safe operation of potentially hazardous equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Typical Work Environment And

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and under strict safety guidelines, must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. High degree of performance and accuracy required. Responsible for the safe operation of potentially hazardous equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Typical

Work Hours:

40 hours per week; shift varies by season. May be required to work overtime.
Typical

Work Hours:

40 hours per week; shift varies by season. May be required to work overtime."}