Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A

Meade County; Sturgis (SD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefit package

Job summary

Meade County’s Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A role supports the Highway Department on construction and maintenance projects, operating a range of heavy machinery to keep roads and bridges in good condition. The position involves completing assignments that ensure efficient project progression and public safety.

The starting wage is $25.09/hour (Non-Exempt), with Wage Grade 14, and a full-time benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and safety policies.
• Experience or training related to road and bridge maintenance is preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Operate front end loader, backhoe, excavator, tractor, road grader, skid steer, and other equipment as assigned.
• Perform pre- and post-trip inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Assist in snow removal and route maintenance activities as needed.
• Support traffic control at work sites and ensure safety compliance.
• Load, transport, and unload materials using appropriate vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Apprenticeship / Internship

Tools

Class A CDL

Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A

Department: Highway

Posting: #24-

Posting Type: Internal & Open Announcement

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Starting Wage: $25.09/hour - Non-Exempt

Wage Grade 14

Full Time Position with Benefit Package

JOB SUMMARY

This position operates heavy equipment in support of assigned Highway Department construction and maintenance projects.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Operates front end loader, backhoe, excavator, tractor, road grader, skid steer, and other equipment as assigned.
• Cleans and replaces culverts; cleans ditches.
• Operates equipment to blade roads.
• Participates in laying asphalt.
• Participates in bridge repairs.
• Hauls equipment to and from work site.
• Operates a dump truck or a semi-truck with belly dump to haul materials to work site.
• Participates in snow removal operations; operates a snowplow truck and other equipment; sands roadways.
• Trims trees and brush; mows ditches.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains road signs as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Knowledge of county and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county, including road names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Highway Maintenance Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, and county policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to operate equipment in support of a variety of department operations. Successful performance contributes to the provision of safe and well-maintained county infrastructure.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with coworkers, contractors, and the general public.
• Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
• The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

None.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver's license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

The following questions are entirely optional.

Invitation for Job Applicants to Self-Identify as a U.S. Veteran

• A "disabled veteran" is one of the following:
  • a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
  • a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
• An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

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