Equipment Operator (Class A CDL position)

Brookings County; Brookings (SD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Brookings County in Brookings, SD seeks an Equipment Operator for the Highway Department. A Class A CDL is required; the position is full-time with full benefits. Starting wage is $23.90/hour. Reports to the Highway Superintendent.

The role involves operating and maintaining medium to heavy equipment, performing snow removal, and assisting with road repair, culverts, and bridges while prioritizing safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience operating medium to heavy equipment for highway maintenance.
• Knowledge of highway maintenance procedures and safety standards.
• Ability to perform manual labor and withstand variable weather.
• Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Valid South Dakota Class A CDL is required.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain dump trucks, tractors, rollers, loaders and similar equipment.
• Operate snowplows and other snow removal equipment as needed.
• Provide routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist with culvert, bridge work and loading materials.
• Install signs, manage debris and perform custodial duties when required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Manual labor

Written and verbal communication

CDL Class A

Education

High School diploma

GED

Equivalent education/experience

Job description

Posting: #26-16

Posting Type: Internal & Open Announcement

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Wage: $23.90/hour

Full Time Position with Full Benefits Package

Brookings County Human Resources 520 3rd St, Suite 210 Brookings, SD 57006 or at www.brookingscountysd.gov

POSITION TITLE: Equipment Operator (Class A CDL required)

DEPARTMENT: Highway

REPORTS TO: Highway Superintendent

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

WAGE GRADE: 5

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to operate safely and efficiently specialized medium to heavy equipment (work with heavy equipment less than 80% of the time). The work requires considerable skill in manipulating medium to heavy equipment and constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents. Assignments are outlined in detail by supervisors. Standard procedures are followed and work is inspected periodically for safety and economy in operation. The Road Foreman will work as a lead to the Equipment Operator. General supervision is received from the Highway Superintendent and/or Lead foreman and work is reviewed through the proper functioning and performance of equipment.

Examples of Duties

• Operate and maintain medium to heavy duty capacity dump trucks, tractors, trailers, rollers, loaders, packers, power booms, recyclers, and trucks with specialized equipment to include sand spreader, hot oil distributor used in hauling materials and equipment to perform highway repair work.


• Operate truck mounted snowplows and other snow removal equipment


• Operate equipment of small to medium capacity such as loader, backhoe in performing highway repair and patchwork


• Operate other self-propelled equipment of similar size and complexity


• Operate heavy equipment on a limited basis in the performance of County functions


• Perform service and minor repairs to equipment to include maintenance, tire repair, etc


• Reline brakes, repair engines, pumps or compressors, and adjust bearings, clutches or carburetors.


• Maintain equipment in proper operating condition by performing simple preventive maintenance tasks. Inspect equipment prior to use to ensure that is in proper operating condition. Cleans equipment using appropriate materials.


• Assist in snow and ice removal, culvert and bridge construction and repair, and loading and hauling dirt, rocks, gravel, snow, and other materials.


• Assist the Mechanic/Fabricator, Heavy Equipment Operators, and Road Foreman when not operating equipment.


• Operate power driven machinery such as jackhammer to other similarly sized equipment.


• Install and/or replace road signs. Cut and remove brush from ditches. Clean, paint, and perform other general custodial duties on County property.


• Communicate any unsafe conditions or accidents/injuries in a timely manner to the supervisor in order to facilitate prompt correct or reporting.


• Attend special training and familiarization workshops dealing with innovations in medium to heavy equipment operations, repairs and maintenance.


• Prepare and keep records related to work order requests, labor expenditures, job status, estimates, and proposed or completed projects.


• Perform work in a manner consistent with safe practices.


• Wear personal protective equipment when required.


• Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with the general public and other employees.


• Perform other such duties and functions as assigned and necessary to the proper performance of the position.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working knowledge and experience in operation of medium to heavy equipment and/or related equipment used in construction and maintenance activities or any such combination of education, experience and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.


• General knowledge of procedures, techniques and standards applicable to highway and roadway maintenance and construction.


• Ability to perform manual labor, withstand variable weather conditions and work extended hours if necessary.


• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instructions and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.


• Possession of a valid South Dakota Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate with vendors, employees, co-workers, supervisory staff, etc.


• The employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.


• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, and crouch, or crawl.


• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100+ pounds with assistance.


• Ability to work during emergencies. Ability to work as needed and to be available for on-call shifts.

Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; employee is exposed to outside weather conditions.


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be occasionally loud.

Examination, Testing, and Certification

• Valid South Dakota Commercial Drivers License (Class A).


• Successful competition in written and/or oral interviews.


• Other such examination as deemed appropriate and necessary by the Superintendent and/or County.

Education

• High School diploma or GED certificate preferred

OR

Any equivalent combination of education and experience as is acceptable to the hiring authority.