Equipment Operator, Vegetation Crew — Outdoor Work, $5k

Ada County Highway District

Boise (ID)

On-site

USD 33,000 - 36,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Medical, vision, dental insurance

Paid vacation up to 4 weeks per year

12 paid holidays

Parental leave

PERSI pension plan

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Visible community impact

Job summary

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking General Equipment Operators for the Vegetation Crew to join our Maintenance Team. You will operate a variety of equipment and support Ada County roads and infrastructure, including winter operations, with starting wages of $23.80–$26.20 per hour DOQ.

We value dependable, safety-minded team players who enjoy hands-on outdoor work and learning new skills. A valid Idaho Class A CDL with tanker endorsement is required or obtainable within 6 months, plus

Qualifications

Idaho Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement is required or must be obtainable within 6 months of employment.
Experience operating dump trucks and loaders; tree trimming and weed control experience a plus.
Possession or ability to obtain Idaho Professional Applicators License within 6 months.
ISA Certified Arborist preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate light- to heavy-duty equipment including winter maintenance gear.
Perform skilled maintenance and manual labor, tree trimming, shoulder mowing, and weed spraying as needed.
Assist with Sheriff Labor Detail (SLD) program and lead inmate crews when assigned (5% differential applies to SLD Lead duties).
Respond to winter weather and emergencies; may require hours outside normal schedule.