Heavy Equipment Operator

Boundarycountyid; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Boundary County is seeking a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator for the Road & Bridge Department. The role involves operating and maintaining a variety of heavy equipment on county roads, including trucks, graders, bulldozers, loaders, and paving equipment, as well as performing related manual tasks and safety responsibilities.

You will assist in maintenance, repair, and construction activities such as culvert work, bridge work, chip-sealing, asphalt paving and signage, with attention to safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of two years in a related field.
• Background in heavy equipment operation.
• Must maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Drivers License Class A.
• Must be able to pass exams and acquire CDL endorsements "tanker" within six months of hire date.
• Must maintain a valid ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) registered flaggers card at all times (requires training and re-certification every 3 years), and must complete Idaho T2 Traffic control Technician course within first 3 years of employment.
• Must complete MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) "New Employee abd Hazard Awareness Training for Miners" within six months of hire date.
• All employees are required to complete "Annual Refresher Training for Miners" on a yearly basis.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment used in maintenance, repair and construction of the County Road & Bridge System.
• Assists in maintenance, repair and construction of county roads and bridges, including culvert installation, bridge demolition and paving and marking.
• Operates portable jaw and cone-type crushing units, salt brine systems, and other equipment for production of sand, gravel and asphalt products.
• Performs routine maintenance on all equipment and may perform major repairs including welding and fabrication.
• Follows all safety rules and reports unusual situations to supervisor or Road Foreman.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years in related field

Tools

CDL Class A

ATSSA flaggers card

MSHA training

T2 Traffic control Technician

Job description

Basic Details:

Currently Hiring: Yes
Position Type: Full Time
Starting Wage: $26.23 per hour
Department: Road & Bridge
Immediate Supervisor: Road Foreman
Overall Supervisor: Superintendent
Job Code: #RB02 GRADE 13

Job Summary:

Operates and maintains a variety of types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of the County Road & Bridge System, including class A trucks, graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, crusher equipment, asphalt production and application equipment, snow removal equipment and sanding equipment.

Job Summary:

Operates and maintains a variety of types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of the County Road & Bridge System, including class A trucks, graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, crusher equipment, asphalt production and application equipment, snow removal equipment and sanding equipment.

Position Functions:

• Operates and maintains a variety of types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair andconstruction of the County Road and Bridge System, including class A trucks, graders, bulldozers, front endloaders, backhoes, dump trucks, crusher equipment, asphalt application equipment, finish grading, snowremoval equipment, anti-icing equipping, oil distributor truck and sanding equipment.2. Assists in the maintenance, repair and construction of county roads and bridges, including culvertinstallation, bridge demolition and construction, chip-sealing, dura patching, paving and marking. Installsand maintains signs, provides traffic control as necessary. Manual labor including but not limited tochainsaws and tools related to roadside brushing, compactors, and various hand tools.3. Operates portable jaw and cone-type crushing units, salt brine systems, and other equipmentnecessary for the production of sand, gravel and asphalt products. Assists in the disassembly, relocationand reassembly of portable plants.4. Performs routine maintenance on all equipment as assigned, to include checking oil, lubricating, checkingfluid levels, cleaning and other maintenance. May be called upon to perform major repairs, which mayinvolve welding, fabrication and use of mechanical tools and equipment.5. Follows all departmental, DOT, OSHA and MSHA safety rules and regulations.6. Reports unusual situations or problems to supervisor or Road Foreman.7. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education / Qualifications Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of two years in a related field.
• Background in heavy equipment operation.
• Must maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Drivers License Class A.
• Must be able to pass exams and acquire CDL endorsements "tanker" within six months of hire date.
• Must maintain a valid ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) registered flaggers card at all times (requires training and re-certification every 3 years), and must complete Idaho T2 Traffic control Technician course within first 3 years of employment.
• Must complete MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) "New Employee abd Hazard Awareness Training for Miners" within six months of hire date.
• All employees are required to complete "Annual Refresher Training for Miners" on a yearly basis.

Typical Work Environment And Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and under strict safety guidelines, must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. High degree of performance and accuracy required. Responsible for the safe operation of potentially hazardous equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Typical Work Environment And Physical Requirements:

Must be able to work with minimal supervision and under strict safety guidelines, must be able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions. High degree of performance and accuracy required. Responsible for the safe operation of potentially hazardous equipment. Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Typical Work Hours:

40 hours per week; shift varies by season. May be required to work overtime.

Typical Work Hours:

40 hours per week; shift varies by season. May be required to work overtime."}