Equipment Operator

Lincoln County, SD; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln County Highway Department is hiring an Equipment Operator to join a team dedicated to keeping roads safe and well maintained in Lincoln County. You will operate a range of heavy equipment including graders, dozers, and snowplows, perform roadside maintenance, and assist with sign installation and routine repairs.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED with three years of heavy equipment experience, a valid driver's license, and eligibility for a Commercial Class A CDL; a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus three years in heavy equipment operation.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be eligible for a Commercial Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader performing finish grade work to final grade and general maintenance.
• Operate tractor/trailer units and mower for roadside maintenance.
• Operate dozer with attachments in road construction and maintenance.
• Operate heavy-duty snowplows, tandem trucks, sanders, loaders, and plow snow and apply de-icing.
• Install and maintain traffic signs on county roads; remove brush.
• Perform various labor tasks such as installing culverts, flagging in work zones, debris removal, tree trimming, and shop/grounds upkeep.
• Service and make minor repairs on equipment and purchase parts.
• Perform other construction or maintenance tasks as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Lincoln County Highway Department is hiring for an Equipment Operator! You will be working in a team atmosphere and collaborating with others. As an Equipment Operator, you have a variety of responsibilities such as snow removal, paving, cracking sealing, tree removal, minor truck maintenance, and making sure the roads are safe for others in Lincoln County.

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.

Applicants Will Have

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 successful completion of a criminal background check, driving records check, and pre-employment drug test. Must possess a valid driver’s license along with being eligible to receive a Commercial Class A Driver's License (CDL), and a safe driving record.

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Have

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