CDL Equipment Operator II - Heavy Civil Construction

Madison County Commission; Brownsboro (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison County Commission is seeking an experienced equipment operator to drive trucks and a range of heavy construction machinery for bridges, roads, and water projects. You will work under supervision, ensuring safe operation and performing basic maintenance while supporting crew tasks.

The role requires operating backhoes, trackhoes, graders, skid steers, and more, with a need to pass a DOT physical and hold a valid Alabama CDL or obtain within six months. Standard schedule is 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Must be able to operate trucks and a variety of heavy construction machinery used in bridges, roads, water pipes, and other structures.
• Able to perform light maintenance tasks and basic equipment repairs.
• Must understand written and oral instructions and judge roadworthiness per DOT regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoe, trackhoe, motor grader, skidsteer, mini excavator, tractor and bushhog.
• Transport heavy construction equipment using heavy duty trailers.
• Perform light maintenance and minor repairs on equipment as needed.
• Load and unload equipment and materials for delivery, service, or repair.
• Work with crews performing various manual labor tasks and assist as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading instructions

Maintenance basics

On-call readiness

Education

No high school diploma required

Tools

Backhoe

Trackhoe

Motor grader

Skid steer

Mini excavator

Tractor

Bushhog

Job description

Madison County Commission is seeking an experienced equipment operator to drive trucks and a range of heavy construction machinery for bridges, roads, and water projects. You will work under supervision, ensuring safe operation and performing basic maintenance while supporting crew tasks.

The role requires operating backhoes, trackhoes, graders, skid steers, and more, with a need to pass a DOT physical and hold a valid Alabama CDL or obtain within six months. Standard schedule is 7:00 a.m.