Heavy Equipment Operator

Summit County Government (CO); Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit County's Road and Bridge Department is hiring seasonal full-time Heavy Equipment Operators. The role involves operating various heavy machinery and performing essential maintenance tasks while ensuring safety regulations are followed. Applicants should have experience and a valid CDL.

Qualifications

• At least three years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operating heavy equipment for grading roads, snow plowing, and hauling materials.
• Maintaining equipment safety and functionality through inspections.
• Participating in seasonal road maintenance activities.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Traffic control

Public inquiries

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summit County's Road and Bridge Department - Heavy Equipment Operator (Seasonal Full-Time)

Summit County's Road and Bridge Department is seeking seasonal full-time Heavy Equipment Operators. The role involves operating various heavy equipment such as trucks, trailers, loaders, steamers, and construction tools, while adhering to safety regulations.

Responsibilities include:

1. Operating heavy equipment like motor graders, trucks, trailers, loaders, backhoes, dozers, excavators, steamers, and sweepers for tasks such as grading roads, snow plowing, hauling materials, repairing bridges, and installing culverts.
2. Assessing equipment capabilities to select appropriate machinery for specific tasks.
3. Providing traffic control, flagging, and signage installation.
4. Maintaining equipment safety and functionality through routine inspections, minor repairs, and notifying mechanics of major issues.
5. Participating in seasonal road maintenance activities like asphalt patching, dust suppression, road sweeping, crack sealing, and tree trimming.
6. Assisting colleagues and responding politely to public inquiries regarding ongoing road and bridge work.
7. Working overtime or flexible hours as needed.
8. Performing other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Valid Colorado Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

This position remains open until filled. To apply, submit a completed Summit County job application and resume online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/summitco or mail to Summit County Government, Human Resources, P.O. Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424. For questions, contact Dan at [e-mail].