Heavy Equipment Operator – Road & Flood Control

Salt Lake County; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt Lake County operates heavy equipment for construction, flood control, solid waste, and transfer station tasks. The role includes journey-level maintenance, repair, and safe operation of machinery such as bulldozers, loaders, excavators, and dump trucks, in various conditions.

Qualified candidates have 3 years related experience, a valid Utah CDL Class B (Class A may be required for some roles), a UDOT Medical Card, and forklift/flagging certifications as applicable.

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 and trucks to perform Division-specific duties.
• Performs journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Uses hand tools and equipment such as picks, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and tests repairs.
• Follows OSHA and MUTCD safety requirements and standards.
• Trains new operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Responds to emergency situations as needed.
• Shreds, grades, compacts, and buries refuse in Solid Waste operations.
• Operates in Transfer Station tasks loading trailers and processing recyclables.
• Maintains flood control and irrigation systems and related equipment.
• Performs road and highway construction and maintenance tasks, including asphalt and concrete placement.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Equipment maintenance

OSHA/MUTCD safety

CDL Class B

Job description

Salt Lake County operates heavy equipment for construction, flood control, solid waste, and transfer station tasks. The role includes journey-level maintenance, repair, and safe operation of machinery such as bulldozers, loaders, excavators, and dump trucks, in various conditions.

Qualified candidates have 3 years related experience, a valid Utah CDL Class B (Class A may be required for some roles), a UDOT Medical Card, and forklift/flagging certifications as applicable.