Heavy Equipment Operator - Public Works & Flood Control

Salt Lake County; Midvale (UT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Holidays

Up to 24 vacation days

12 sick days

Personal day

County-paid medical premiums

Dental and Vision coverage

Health Savings Account with county con

Disability insurance (LT/ST)

Job summary

Salt Lake County seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance, flood control, and landfill tasks. You will handle diverse machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and follow OSHA/MUTCD safety standards.

The role requires a valid Utah CDL, a current UDOT Medical Card, and the ability to obtain forklift and flagging certifications. Expect physical work in varied conditions with rigorous safety practices.

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.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment to perform Division-specific duties.
• Performs Division-specific journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Uses a range of hand tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Checks, services, and performs routine maintenance on equipment; tests repaired equipment.
• Trains new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Flood Control: installs, repairs, and maintains storm drains and catch basins.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Safety compliance

Communication

Job description

Salt Lake County seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to support construction, maintenance, flood control, and landfill tasks. You will handle diverse machinery, perform preventive maintenance, and follow OSHA/MUTCD safety standards.

The role requires a valid Utah CDL, a current UDOT Medical Card, and the ability to obtain forklift and flagging certifications. Expect physical work in varied conditions with rigorous safety practices.