Heavy Equipment Operator — Road & Bridge Maintenance

Watonwan County; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance and retirement benefits

$350 clothing allowance

$250 boot allowance

Job summary

Watonwan County is seeking skilled highway maintenance staff to operate a range of heavy equipment and perform related manual tasks on county roads. You may lead a small crew and work under supervision with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include plowing snow, maintaining gravel roads, patching and ditch work, and keeping detailed maintenance logs. CDL A/B compliance and prior road work experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid Minnesota Class B CDL (and ability to obtain Class A CDL within 6 months).
• Significant experience in road maintenance and construction work.
• Experience operating highway and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway maintenance equipment (grader, etc.) and perform manual maintenance tasks.
• Lead a small crew of maintenance personnel as assigned.
• Patch holes, crack fill, and perform ditch cleaning and frostboils work.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and keep logs.
• Adhere to safety rules and DOT drug/alcohol testing requirements.
• Report conditions and assist in repairs on equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Team leadership

Reading maps/blueprints

Education

Minnesota CDL required

Tools

Front-end loader

Backhoe

Dump truck

Small hand tools

Job description

Watonwan County is seeking skilled highway maintenance staff to operate a range of heavy equipment and perform related manual tasks on county roads. You may lead a small crew and work under supervision with safety as a priority.

Responsibilities include plowing snow, maintaining gravel roads, patching and ditch work, and keeping detailed maintenance logs. CDL A/B compliance and prior road work experience are essential.