Heavy Equipment Operator **OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform skilled and semi-skilled work in construction, maintenance, flood control, and solid waste operations. You will operate bulldozers, loaders, excavators, and trucks while following safety standards and coordinating with teams.

The role requires three years of related experience and a Utah Class B CDL, as well as a current UDOT medical card and potential certifications. Semi-skilled tasks and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years of closely related experience.
• Valid Class B CDL issued by the State of Utah at hire or within ninety (90) days; some positions may require Class A CDL within ninety (90) days.
• Current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at hire or within thirty (30) days.
• 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; will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment to perform division-specific duties.
• Performs journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Uses hand tools and equipment safely, including picks, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws.
• Checks and services equipment; performs minor repairs and field tests.
• Follows OSHA/MUTCD safety requirements and standards.
• Trains new or less experienced operators in proper operation and care.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

OSHA safety

Emergency response

Job description

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.

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.

Solid Waste

• Shreds, grades, compacts, and buries refuse to maintain daily sanitary disposal operations.
• Maintains composting operations, inclusive of grinding or shredding compostable materials, watering and turning windrows, and maintaining the daily temperature of compost.
• Constructs and maintains gravel roads, drainage ditches, and soil berms.
• Monitors solid waste for prohibited or potentially hazardous materials.

Transfer Station

• Operates a track excavator and front-end loader to load semi-truck trailers.
• Assists with the processing and loading of recyclable materials.
• Monitors solid waste for prohibited or potentially hazardous materials.
• Coordinates activities with waste inspectors and operates equipment to clean the facility of litter and debris.

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.

Operations

• Performs journey-level road and highway-related construction, maintenance, and repair projects, including placement and removal of asphalt and concrete, along with snow removal and crack sealing.

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.