Equipment Operator: Snow & Roadway Maintenance

Anoka County; Andover (MN); On-site; USD 57,324 - 77,376; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

Medical and dental clinic

Pension plan

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Anoka County is hiring an Equipment Operator for the Highway Department in Andover, MN. You will operate motorized and heavy equipment to support road maintenance, snow and ice control, and related activities year-round.

This is a full-time, on-site position with the county’s salary schedule and advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include reporting preventative maintenance, plowing, patching, traffic control, and ensuring safe roadways.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Two years of full-time (2,080 annual hours) paid job-related experience in the operation of highway construction and/or maintenance equipment.
• Possess a valid Minnesota Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement and be able to obtain a Minnesota Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsement within one year of employment.
• Successfully pass driver's license background check.
• Ability to commit to a 24/7 on-call shift rotation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct year-round and seasonal road maintenance and repairs including plowing and sanding, snow removal, patching, tree trimming and removal, paving, patching, shouldering, sidewalk maintenance and repair and ditch cleaning, ensuring culverts, catch basins, cross pipes and storm sewers are clean and maintained and in operating condition to ensure the safety of the roadways.
• Responsible for keeping the road and right-of-way free and clear of any hazards, including but not limited to roadkill, crash debris, and other items on the County Road system.
• Perform and ensure all safety standards and procedures are followed during digging, inspection, maintenance, traffic interruption, and overall operations to guarantee the safety of all employees and the public.
• Analyze, anticipate, and prepare for weather conditions, traffic conditions and patterns, limited visibility, and control to determine the effectiveness of operations.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, cleaning, and daily inspections, such as salt removal, greasing fittings, and repairing hydraulic hoses and connections on assigned equipment prior to usage in conjunction with another operator.
• Provide traffic control services, including the operation and use of changeable message boards.
• Respond to weather emergencies and changing conditions for tree removal, plowing, and sanding.

Skills

High school diploma

Experience operating highway equipment

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with

On-call rotation

Background check clearance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Anoka County is hiring an Equipment Operator for the Highway Department in Andover, MN. You will operate motorized and heavy equipment to support road maintenance, snow and ice control, and related activities year-round.

This is a full-time, on-site position with the county’s salary schedule and advancement opportunities. Responsibilities include reporting preventative maintenance, plowing, patching, traffic control, and ensuring safe roadways.