DISTRICT OPERATOR - LINCOLN, MT

Lewis and Clark County; Town of Montana (WI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Retirement plans

Paid vacation and sick leave

Holidays

Life Insurance (25k) and AD&D

Wellness & training opportunities

Job summary

Lewis and Clark County is seeking a District Operator to manage and assist in daily maintenance operations for public works within a designated district around Lincoln, Montana. A valid Class A CDL is required, with preference for candidates who have 5 years of road/bridge maintenance experience.

The role involves coordinating equipment, scheduling operations, enforcing safety, and responding to emergencies as needed. On-site work in a fast-paced public works environment is expected.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Five (5) years road or bridge maintenance and road or bridge construction experience preferred.
• Completion of an apprenticeship may be considered equivalent to educational requirements.

Responsibilities

• Repairs and maintains County roads, bridges and other infrastructure.
• Coordinates equipment requirements for projects within designated district.
• Schedules daily road operations and maintenance within district.
• Oversees safety policies and ensures PPE is used by staff.
• Operates County vehicles and adheres to laws and policies.
• May respond to emergencies and assist in coordinating district staff.

Skills

CDL Class A

Equipment operation

Road/bridge maintenance

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Juvenile Probation
• Retirement plans

Brief Description

Lewis & Clark County, Public Works is hiring a District Operator to work in Lincoln, Montana. Under the direction of Road Manager, this position manages and assists in the daily and routine maintenance operations for Lewis and Clark County’s Public Works Department within designated districts. Preferred that candidates live within 40 miles of Lincoln, however may consider candidates who live outside of the 40 miles.

Work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts.

Position is open until filled and applications will be reviewed weekly.

Who We Are

The County Public Works Department is responsible for the following divisions or areas of services.

• Public Works Administration
• Roads, Bridge, and Sign Divisions
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Solid Waste Division
• Building Maintenance Division

Public Works Administration oversees the administration and financial operations of all programs, services, and projects of the Lewis and Clark County Public Works Department.

The Road, Bridge, and Sign Divisions are responsible for maintaining County roads and bridges. During the winter they provide County residents with snow removal services such as plowing and sanding. They oversee the design and reconstruction of existing roads and bridges, perform maintenance projects such as pothole repairs, chip seals, striping, signage, safety modifications, drainage and storm water improvements.

The Vehicle Maintenance Division is responsible for the operation and maintenance of County vehicles. This includes large equipment such as graders, backhoes, loaders, snowplows, dump, patch, and water trucks. They also perform light vehicle maintenance on pickups and sedans

The City of Helena Solid Waste Division is responsible for the management of the Lewis and Clark County Landfill, the Marysville Container Site, the closed Scratch Gravel Landfill, and represents the Department of Health on the Lincoln and Augusta Solid Waste Boards.

The Building Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance and operation of the following County-owned buildings.

• County Attorney
• Public Defenders
• District Courts
• Municipal Court
• Justice Court
• Juvenile Probation
• Community Services

Benefits

Lewis and Clark County offers a competitive benefits package!

Includes

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage.
  • Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees.
  • High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees.
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents
• Retirement plans
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays
• Employees are provided with $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25, 000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee.
• Wellness Screening Incentive
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF. Look here to learn more and see if you may qualify!
  • https://fed-pro.org/public-service/

Other Benefits

• Working in a fast-paced environment
• Opportunity to serve on a variety of different committees
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Cost of living increases
• Market adjustments
• Step based wage increases
• Paid parental leave

Requirements

The knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position are required through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and five (5) years road or bridge maintenance and road or bridge construction experience. Completion of an established apprenticeship program may be considered equivalent to the educational requirements and consideration will be given to the years of experience required for apprenticeship graduates. Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license. Preferred that candidates live within 40 miles of Lincoln, however may consider candidates who live outside of the 40 miles.

Summary

Duties

• Repairs and maintains County roads, bridges and other County infrastructure;
• Performs minor equipment repairs and maintenance needs;
• Coordinates equipment requirements for projects within designated district;
• Assists in the oversight of daily duties for any assigned division personnel including seasonal employees;
• Schedules the daily road operations and maintenance schedules within their designated district;
• Reports schedule and operations to the Road Manager and makes changes when directed;
• Identifies special projects and field operations that need to be completed within the district;
• Proposes potential projects and operational needs to the Road Manager;
• Schedules and plans out special projects within district in coordination with the Road Manager;
• Oversees operations on special projects to include coordination with contractors and leads the work of assigned staff;
• Assists in implementing goals, objectives and work standards for the division;
• Participates in the scheduled-on call rotation;
• Ensures safety policies and procedures are carried out and that accidents/incidents are promptly reported;
• Ensures equipment, tools and personal protective equipment are safe and functional at all times;
• Completes task training for operators or other crew members assigned in the district that includes documentation and approval;
• Calls in power locates and refresher locates for maintenance projects;
• Helps identify opportunities for improvement and areas to gain efficiencies;
• Provides constructive feedback on a regular basis for training and mentoring staff development and also for project activities and field operations;
• May respond to situation and emergencies as directed and with effective communication efforts;
• Assists in ensuring accuracy of daily diary and cost coding requirements;
• Responds to inquiries and questions from the public;
• May be required to make purchases and complete required documentation for those purchases;
• Operates County vehicles and adheres to all laws, regulations, and polices;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities required for this job.

Examples of Knowledge

• Knowledge of Public Works Department policies and procedures;
• Lewis and Clark County policies and procedures;
• Safety regulations and requirements;
• Maintenance methods, construction procedures, common practices, and procedures for road and bridge maintenance and repair;
• Traffic control requirements;
• Equipment operations and maintenance procedures.

Examples Of Skills & Abilities

• Ability to safely and efficiently operate a variety of equipment;
• Work independently to successfully complete task and duties within designated districts;
• Conduct independent analysis on work needed to be completed and schedules accordingly;
• Effectively direct the work of others;
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing all employees, the public, and Division Manager, Operations Manager and Public Works Director;
• Establish effective working relationships with employees, citizens and other government agencies;
• Understand and know area of coverage to help prioritize work, coordinate with landowners/public, and provide customer service.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License;
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment and ongoing drug and alcohol test;
• Must participate in the On-Call rotation that includes nights, weekends, and holidays;

Physical Demands

Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor environments. Position performs work in all types of weather in conditions where dust, debris and dirt are encountered. This position must be able to stand, twist, stoop, reach, and push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis. Position requires the knowledge and use of typical office equipment including phone system, fax/copy machine and basic computer programs to include but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook and KRONOS. Position requires frequent contact with fellow employees, citizens, and vendors.

Equal Opportunity Employer