Equipment Operator I

albanycountygov; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Road and Bridge. This is a full-time position with benefits.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for grading and maintaining gravel and dirt surfaced roads, repairing bridges and culverts, and operating a range of heavy equipment including dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, and rollers. You must have a Wyoming Class A CDL and be prepared to work in adverse weather and follow complex directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating multiple types of automotive equipment.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds and work in adverse weather.
• Valid Wyoming Class A-CDL with ability to obtain T endorsement and DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal directions and work in a team.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grade and maintain gravel and dirt surfaced roads.
• Repair bridges, auto gates, and replace culverts.
• Operate a truck for transporting sand, stone, gravel and supplies.
• Operate a dump truck with tools, equipment, leaves, snow, brush and dirt.
• Operate a tractor with power mower attachment and a front-end loader.
• Operate a bulldozer for road repair and stockpiling dirt and gravel.
• Operate a vibratory roller.
• Weld and cut steel to build cattle guards, bumpers and flatbeds.
• Perform minor repairs on automotive equipment and assist in loading/unloading materials.
• Plow roads during snowstorms and install traffic signs.
• Maintain time, service, and material records with computer records.
• Interpret shop drawings and construction plans; operate radio equipment.
• Measure grade readings with transit and level; assist with snow fence builds.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Operational experience

Adverse weather work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cdl A

Job description

Albany County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Road and Bridge. This is a full-time position with benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent;
• Possess experience in operating several types of automotive equipment and machinery;
• Possess the ability to lift eighty (80) pounds and work in adverse weather conditions;
• Possess a valid Wyoming Class A-CDL driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a T endorsement and a DOT Medical Card;
• Employees must demonstrate the ability to follow complex written and verbal directions and have knowledge of traffic and general mechanical aptitude;
• Have the ability to work as a team member and independently;
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience operating backhoes, graders, tractors, trucks, and other heavy equipment;
• Possess 2 years experience;
• The ability to make minor mechanical repairs to equipment
• Experience repairing and maintaining roads and bridges.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for the following:

• Grade and maintain gravel and dirt surfaced roads;
• Repair bridges, auto gates, and replace culverts;
• Operate a truck connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel, and supplies;
• Operate a dump truck carrying tools, equipment and supplies, leaves, snow, brush, sand, gravel, garbage, trash, and dirt;
• Operate a tractor with power mower attachment and front-end loader;
• Operate a bulldozer in repairing of roadways, along with stockpiling dirt and gravel;
• Operate a vibratory roller;
• Weld and cut steel to build cattle guards, bumpers and flatbeds for pickups;
• Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment;
• Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported;
• Plow Roads during and after a snowstorm;
• Operate front-end loader, forklift, back hoe, and comparable equipment;
• Perform tasks in the shop when not working as a Motor Equipment Operator;
• Install and maintain traffic signs;
• Operate a computer to keep records to maintain time, service, and material records;
• Interpret shop drawings and construction plans;
• Operate radio equipment;
• Operate transit and level to take grade readings;
• Build and repair snow fences;
• Operate high pressure water system;
• Operate sandblaster;
• Prepare holes for blasting;
• Install guard railings;
• Install, repair, and clean cattle guards;
• Set up voting booths and machines;
• Performs other duties as required.