Equipment Operator II

Davis County Government; Fruit Heights (UT); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Davis County Public Works is hiring an Equipment Operator II in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position involves semi-skilled and skilled truck driving, heavy equipment operation, and various tasks for construction and maintenance projects. With competitive pay and excellent benefits, including medical coverage and a pension plan, this is a great opportunity for skilled workers looking to contribute to their community.

Benefits

Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage

13 vacation days and generous paid sick leave

Full pension retirement

Annual performance increases up to 3.5%

401k match of 4%

4 weeks paid Parental Leave after 6 months

Qualifications

• High school graduation plus two (2) years of full-time experience driving equipment of similar type and size.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL Commercial Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Performs pre-use inspections on all trucks and equipment prior to use.
• Operates a variety of equipment to construct and repair roads and flood control projects.
• Cleans and maintains storm drains and inspects heavy equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Truck driving

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Salary: $20.76 - $32.13

Department: Public Works

Posting Closes: June 25th, 2025

Davis County Public Works is currently hiring for Equipment Operator II in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position performs semi-skilled and skilled truck driving, heavy equipment operation and other duties as required for construction, repair, and maintenance projects.

In addition to competitive pay and our team focused culture, we offer the following benefits day one:

• Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage day one
• 13 vacation days and generous paid sick leave, 12 paid holidays
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance increases up to 3.5%
• 401k match of 4%
• 4 weeks paid Parental Leave after 6 months

Requirements.

• High school graduation plus two (2) years of full-time experience driving equipment of similar type and size.
• Must possess a valid Class A CDL Commercial Driver License and a Driver's Medical Card.
• May be required upon hire: Forklift Operations Training, Hazard Communications Training, UDOT Highway Operations Safety School, and Construction Traffic Control Training.
• May be required to possess a Utah State Pesticide Control license depending on the position.

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Day to Day Duties

• Performs pre-use inspections on all trucks and equipment prior to use and at the end of shift.
• Drives trucks of various sizes and weights in the loading, delivery and unloading of crushed gravel, fill dirt, road chips, hot mix asphalt, cold mix asphalt and other necessary road or flood control construction and repair materials.
• Operates a variety of equipment to construct and repair roads and flood control projects, transport equipment, plow roads and performs other projects.
• Spreads slag/rock chips for sealing roads. Spreads road base for repair of unimproved roads or to shoulder improved roads.
• Performs manual labor such as loading and unloading trucks, trimming trees and bushes, cleaning curbs/catch basins, repairing fences, pouring and finishing concrete, filling and stacking sand bags when necessary.
• Cleans and maintains storm drains; sets up concrete foundation forms, sets up curb and gutter forms; assists in repairing and laying of pipe.
• Sets-up traffic control devices for construction zones.
• Inspects and operates loader, roller, sander, snow plow and other heavy equipment when required.

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About Utah

From rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.

Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.

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