EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I

St. George, City of (UT); Saint George (UT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. George is seeking a skilled Equipment Operator to support the Streets Division by operating a range of construction and maintenance equipment. The role includes routine maintenance, record keeping, and assisting with concrete work and trenching as needed.

Candidates should have at least one year of experience in equipment operation, a High School diploma or equivalent, and a valid Utah CDL with tanker endorsements. On-call rotations and safety compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year full-time experience operating and maintaining various types of equipment.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid Class A Utah CDL with tanker endorsements is required or must be obtained within the stated probation period.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of construction equipment (sweeper, loader, backhoe, roller, vacuum truck, or dump truck) in support of streets maintenance programs.
• Keep daily records and prepare reports on equipment time and material usage.
• Perform routine maintenance or emergency repairs as assigned and assist in loading/unloading, trenching, and concrete work when needed.
• Follow safety policies and procedures and respond to on-call rotations as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Salary and Benefits

Equipment Operator I: Starting Salary: 49 ($49,528/year)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $74292/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Equipment Operator II: Starting Salary 52 ($53,336/year)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $80,004/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Equipment Operator III: Starting Salary 54 ($56,036/year)

Individuals hired in this position have the opportunity to progress up to $84,054/year, which is the maximum salary for this position as of December 2025.

Benefits: Full City Benefits Package. The City of St. George covers 100% of the premiums for the High Deductible health plan for full-time employees and their qualified dependents. New hires also receive 2 weeks of vacation time during their first year of employment, one of which is available to the employee on the first day of employment. To find out more about our benefits package, please visit our website at careers.sgcity.org.

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of Streets Division Crew Supervisors, drives and operates a variety of mobile or stationary construction and maintenance equipment in support of streets maintenance programs for the City of St. George. This is skilled work in light and heavy equipment operation and requires minor routine maintenance of related equipment.

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

1. Places signs, barricades, and traffic control devices around work sites to protect employees and the public.
2. Excavates trenches installing shoring as needed, tests for hazardous soil conditions and atmospheres, and detects hazardous atmospheres and corrects before confined space entry. Follows all City and divisional safety policies and procedures.
3. May operate any of the following pieces of construction equipment: sweeper, loader, backhoe, roller, vacuum truck, or 10-wheel dump truck. Performs minor maintenance on assigned equipment.
4. Operates equipment for projects such as excavating, backfilling trenches, hauling, rolling of chip‑seal material, sweeping streets, cleaning storm drains, pesticide application, etc.
5. May assist in the loading and unloading of trucks, laying pipe in trenches, pouring and finishing concrete, using air and jack hammers to break out concrete and asphalt, and other types of general physical labor.
6. Keeps daily records and prepares daily reports estimating equipment time and material usage and justifying requests for equipment and materials.
7. Performs routine maintenance or emergency repairs as assigned.
8. Performs other related duties as required.

Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions

Very heavy physical activity exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands include climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. May have to stand, walk, or sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods. Exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy conditions caused by weather. Exposure to constant to intermittent sounds of a pitch or level sufficient to cause marked distraction or possible hearing loss; shaking objects or surfaces; and conditions such as fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, and poor ventilation that affect the respiratory system, eyes, or the skin. Intermittent exposure to stress as a result of human behavior.

Note: Persons in this classification may be required to workunconventional work hours or shifts during emergency situations. Must be available for on‑call rotation and be able to respond within fifteen minutes.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum of one (1) year full time experience in the proper operation and maintenance of various types of equipment, and thorough understanding of laws governing operation of motor vehicles. Experience with storm drain installation, concrete/asphalt finishing preferable.

Licenses and/or Certificates

Equipment Operator I

• Must possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker endorsements.
• Must demonstrate the ability to proficiently operate sweepers and the vacuum truck within three (3) months of hire date; remains on probation until acquired.
• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least one (1) of the following types of heavy equipment: skid steer, backhoe, or loader by an accredited training organization (i.e., Utah LTAP) within six (6) months of hire date; remains on probation until acquired.
• Possess or must be certified within six (6) months of hire by the Utah Department of Transportation in construction signing and flagging; remains on probation until acquired.
• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position.

Equipment Operator II

Career progression, employee moves to Equipment Operator II when the following requirements have been met :

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.
• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, , on at least two (2) of the following types of heavy equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer, and/or excavator.
• Possess at least two (2) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching and Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification, or Utah LTAP Asphalt Maintenance certification.
• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to Equipment Operator I.

Equipment Operator III

Career progression, employee moves to Equipment Operator III when the following requirements have been met:

• Possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Class A, Utah Commercial Driver License (CDL) with tanker and hazardous material endorsements.
• Must acquire heavy equipment operator certification, on at least three (3) of the following types of heavy equipment: backhoe, loader, skid steer, grader, dozer, and/or excavator.
• Possess at least three (3) of the following certifications: Pesticide Applicator License, Trenching and Shoring, Confined Space Entry certification, American Concrete Institute certification, or Utah LTAP Asphalt Maintenance certification.
• All accredited certifications must be kept current. Failure to do so may result in loss of position or demotion to Equipment Operator I or II.

Knowledge of

• General rules of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction standards, including trenching and confined space safety.
• EPA requirements such as the disposal of toxic materials, i.e., fuels, road oils, chemical solvents, etc.
• Concrete and asphalt mixes, additives, road oils, and bases and application techniques.
• Knowledge of basic math and algebra.

Ability to

• Operate at least two of the following pieces of construction equipment: sweeper, loader, backhoe, roller, vacuum truck, or 10‑wheel dump truck.
• Operate a variety of heavy and light equipment in the prescribed manner.
• Estimate cuts and fills of grades.
• Detect malfunctions and needed repairs.
• Make necessary simple adjustments to equipment.
• Work in inclement weather.