Lead Equipment Operator – Heavy Civil Projects

Davis County Government; Fruit Heights (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage day one

Vacation and sick leave

Personal days and holidays

Parental leave

Full pension

401k match

Job summary

Davis County Public Works in Fruit Heights, Utah, seeks an Equipment Operator Lead to oversee heavy equipment operation, driving, and maintenance tasks on county projects.

The role requires a high school diploma, 4+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Utah CDL Class A, and training in Forklift Operations and Hazard Communications within 30 days of hire. Training in Construction Traffic Control is needed within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent.
• Four years of full-time experience operating heavy equipment, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Must possess a valid Utah Class A Tractor Trailer commercial driver license (CDL) and a Driver's Medical Card.
• Must complete Forklift Operations and Hazard Communications training within 30 days of hire; Construction Traffic Control certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a work crew in highway/waterway construction, repair and maintenance when Crewleader is absent.
• Ensure crew members wear proper protective gear; train and mentor new employees.
• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, excavators, loaders, graders, backhoes, dump trucks, snowplows, etc.) for road and flood-control projects.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Truck driving

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Utah CDL Class A

Driver's Medical Card

Construction Traffic Control certification

Job description

Davis County Public Works in Fruit Heights, Utah, seeks an Equipment Operator Lead to oversee heavy equipment operation, driving, and maintenance tasks on county projects.

The role requires a high school diploma, 4+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Utah CDL Class A, and training in Forklift Operations and Hazard Communications within 30 days of hire. Training in Construction Traffic Control is needed within 6 months.