Equipment Operator I

Albany County; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; 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 role requires operating various heavy equipment, following written and verbal directions, and maintaining records for time and materials.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and a Wyoming Class A-CDL with the ability to obtain a T endorsement and DOT Medical Card. Lifting up to 80 pounds and performing in adverse weather are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating multiple types of automotive equipment.
• Ability to lift eighty pounds and work in adverse weather.
• Valid Wyoming Class A-CDL and ability to obtain T endorsement and DOT Medical Card.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal directions.
• Team player and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Grade and maintain gravel and dirt surfaced roads.
• Repair bridges, auto gates, and replace culverts.
• Operate trucks and loaders to transport materials.
• Plow roads during and after snowstorms.
• Install and maintain traffic signs.
• Set up voting booths and machines.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Weather resilience

Team player

Follow complex directions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Graders

Tractors

Dump trucks

Bulldozer

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.