Heavy Equipment Operator-Flood Control

UNAVAILABLE; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement options

Medical coverage

HSA with county contribution

Disability coverage

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Salt Lake County is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance, flood control, and landfill operations. The role requires operating various heavy machines, completing routine inspections and minor repairs, and adhering to safety standards.

Eligible applicants must have a Class B CDL or higher and a UDOT medical card, with forklift certification expected within three months. The position emphasizes teamwork, on-site work, and the ability to respond swiftly to

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of closely related experience.
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL or higher within 90 days of hire; some roles may require Class A within 90 days.
• Must have a current UDOT Medical Card within 30 days of hire and forklift certification within 3 months.
• Some positions may require flagging certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment (bulldozers, loaders, excavators, trucks) to perform division duties.
• Perform journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction tasks.
• Use hand tools (picks, shovels, rakes, chainsaws) and conduct routine equipment checks.
• Follow OSHA/MUTCD safety requirements and participate in safety training.
• Train new operators and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

OSHA/MUTCD safety

CDL safety and certifications

Job description

Job Description

Salt Lake County…A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year.

Additional Benefits may include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery used in construction, maintenance, repair, flood control, and/or landfill operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of closely related experience.

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Utah at the time of hire or within ninety (90) days of the hire date. Some positions may require a Class A CDL within ninety (90) days of the hire date.

Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire or within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

Must obtain forklift certifications within three (3) months of the hire date.

Some positions may be required to obtain flagging certification within three (3) months of the hire date.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, large front-end loaders, track hoes, 10-wheel dump trucks, scrapers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, and snow removal equipment to perform assigned Division-specific job duties.
• Performs Division-specific journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment, including picks, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws.
• Checks, services, and performs routine maintenance on equipment; makes minor equipment repairs and field tests repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Follows safety requirements in accordance with OSHA and/or MUTCD regulations and acceptable industry standards.
• Trains new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Flood Control

• Installs, repairs, and maintains storm drain lines, storm drains, and catch basins to prevent flooding.
• Assists with tree trimming, flagging, filling and placing sandbags, and removing ice jams from streams.
• Maintains pressurized and non-pressurized irrigation systems, including repair and maintenance of sprinkler systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Equipment inspections and reporting procedures
• OSHA and/or MUTCD safety practices and procedures
• Principles and standards of solid waste disposal, flood control, and/or construction, maintenance, and repair procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks in all weather conditions
• Respond to emergency first aid needs
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires driving and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods; a full range of motion in the shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs. on an intermittent basis.

Constant exposure to traffic hazards, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, fumes, grease, and unsanitary conditions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.