Equipment Operator/Laborer

Lemhi County; Salmon (ID); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Lemhi County in Salmon, Idaho, seeks a Truck Driver/Laborer/Equipment Operator to maintain county roads and operate heavy equipment in an outdoor setting.

Requirements include a High School diploma or GED, a Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements, and two years of heavy equipment experience. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, with on-call duties and potential probation.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.
• Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements.
• Two years' experience operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be self-motivated.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dump truck, water truck, equipment hauler, snowplow, front-end loader, roller, and other related equipment.
• Perform scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on county roads, bridges, right-of-way, medians, and structures.
• Maintain required work logs, reports, and records.
• Erect, maintain, and repair fences, guard rails, and traffic signs.
• Work outdoors in adverse weather conditions and with hazards involving heavy equipment and power tools; on-call as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Physical stamina

Self-motivated

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Class B CDL with Air Brake and Tanker endorsements

Job description

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2604465

TRUCK DRIVER/LABORER/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Position Status: Full-time Application Period: 09/07/2026 until filled

Employer: Lemhi County, Road and Bridge

Location: Salmon, Idaho

Salary: $19.00

Job Description

• Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County roads, bridges, right-of-way, medians, and structures;
• Operates a dump truck, water truck, equipment hauler, snowplow, front-end loader, roller, and other related equipment;
• Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to sledges, hammers, picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, chippers, groundskeeping equipment, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment;
• Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field;
• Erects, maintains, and repairs fences, guard rails, and traffic signs;
• Removes debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public areas;
• Places erosion and sediment control devices;
• Places work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties;
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains service and maintenance records;
• Prepares and maintains required work logs, reports, and records;
• This position is performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions and with hazards involving the use of heavy equipment and power tools;
• This job is on-call to respond as needed.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalency is required
• Two years' experience operating heavy equipment related to these operations is preferred
• Class B CDL, with Air Brake and Tanker endorsement is required
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work
• Ability to lift 50 pounds or more
• Must be self-motivated

Direct Supervisor: Curt Rosin, Supervisor

Hours: 40 hours per week

A one-year probationary period will begin at the start of employment.

Supervisor may conduct monthly performance reviews. Subject to random drug testing.

Lemhi County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

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