General Equipment Operator - Rover

Ada County Highway District; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is seeking a General Equipment Operator - Rover to join our Paint and Grade Crews. You’ll operate a variety of equipment to keep Ada County roads safe and well maintained, indoors and in winter operations.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a starting wage of $23.80-$26.20 per hour, with up to a $5,000 sign-on bonus. You'll work with the Paint Crew and Grade Crew throughout the year, performing road markings, equipment maintenance, traffic control

Qualifications

• Idaho Class A CDL with tanker endorsement
• If license from another state, Idaho CDL by start of employment
• Tanker endorsement required within 30 days of start of employment
• Experience driving CDL vehicles and operating road construction equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate paint vehicles and equipment to mark roadways (lanes, crosswalks, arrows, bike lanes, etc).
• Maintain/clean equipment, complete daily logs, set up traffic control and work zones, monitor seasonal staff.
• Work with Paint Crew and Grade Crew year-round to gain experience in roadway maintenance.
• Participate in crack sealing, asphalt patching, pothole repairs, trench repairs, shoulder repairs and other road maintenance.
• Operate light- to heavy-duty equipment including dump trucks, water trucks, street sweepers, rollers, loaders, jackhammers; winter maintenance equipment.
• Be prepared to work early mornings and outside normal hours during peak seasons

Skills

CDL license

Road markings knowledge

Safety-minded

Job description

General Equipment Operator Rover

Keep Ada County Moving!

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

Ada County Highway District (ACHD) is looking for a General Equipment Operator - Rover - to join our Paint and Grade Crews. At ACHD, you wont spend your days behind a desk. Youll operate a variety of equipment, work alongside a team, and help keep Ada Countys roads and infrastructure safe, clean, and in good working order. And when winter weather hits, youll be part of the team that keeps people moving. These are full-time, non-exempt positions with a starting wage of $23.80$26.20 per hour, DOQ.

What Youll Do:

• Work with both the Paint Crew and Grade Crew throughout the year, gaining experience in two important areas of roadway maintenance.
• Operate specialized paint vehicles and equipment to mark Ada County roadways, including lane striping, crosswalks, arrows, bike lanes, raised pavement markers, and other pavement markings.
• Keep paint operations running smoothly by maintaining and cleaning equipment, completing daily logs, setting up traffic control and work zones, and helping monitor seasonal employees.
• Pitch in with roadway maintenance projects such as crack sealing, asphalt patching, pothole repairs, trench repairs, shoulder repairs, and other road and asphalt maintenance.
• Operate a variety of light- to heavy-duty equipment, including dump trucks, water trucks, street sweepers, rollers, front-end loaders, jackhammers, and winter maintenance equipment used for plowing, sanding, and de-icing roads.
• Be ready to work when the work needs to happen. Early-morning painting and winter operations are essential functions of this position and may require working outside of normal work hours during peak seasons.

What are we looking for?

We're looking for people who are dependable, safety-minded, willing to learn, and ready to work. If you enjoy working with your hands, operating equipment, working outdoors, and being part of a team, this is the job for you.

What Youll Need:

• Must have a current Idaho Class A CDL license with tanker endorsement.
• If license is from another state, must be able to obtain an Idaho CDL by start of employment.
• If no tanker endorsement, tanker endorsement is required within 30 days of start of employment.
• Knowledge of road markings, asphalt processes, crack seal, and other road maintenance techniques is preferred as well as experience driving CDL vehicles and operating road construction equipment.
• Any combination of education, training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be acceptable.

Why Work for ACHD?

We offer an amazing benefits package designed to support you both on and off the job, including:

• Up to $5000 Sign-on Bonus!!
• Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance -- including $0 premiums for employee-only coverage
• Paid vacation time - accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave designed to help support you and your family
• Membership in one of the nation's best pension plans; the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• 401(k) matching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development to help you continue learning and growing
• And the opportunity to do work that has a visible impact on the community every day

Ready to Get to Work?

An AA/EEO/ADA Employer

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations

Salary/Compensation: $23.80 - $26.20 per hour