Equipment Operator

Lincoln County, SD; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lincoln County Highway Department is hiring an Equipment Operator to work in a team environment on road maintenance, snow removal, paving, and related tasks. This role requires collaboration with others to keep roads safe and functional across Lincoln County.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and at least three years as a Heavy Equipment Operator, plus a valid driver’s license and CDL eligibility. Background checks and pre-employment drug testing are required.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor grader in finish grade work and general maintenance.
• Operate dozer with various attachments in road construction and maintenance situations.
• Snow removal: plows, sanders, and applying sand-chemical mixtures to icy roads.
• Install and maintain traffic signs and clear roadside vegetation.
• Perform labor tasks: sign installation, culverts, flagging in work zones, debris removal.
• Service and minor repairs on equipment and purchase parts.
• Perform a variety of construction tasks necessary to complete maintenance work.

Skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

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.

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