Road and Bridge - Heavy Equipment Operators

Saline County Kansas; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Saline County Kansas is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I to perform snow removal and road maintenance with a Class A CDL. The role involves operating a range of equipment, including snowplows, loaders, tractors, and dump trucks, to maintain drainage systems and roadways.

Typical hours are 8am-4:30pm or 7am-3:30pm with seasonal shifts; overtime for snow removal and emergencies may apply. Applicants should have high school diploma and relevant CDL endorsements, with prior heavy equipment

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Class A CDL with air brake, combination vehicle and tanker endorsements.
• Six months verifiable experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must be able to operate all move trucks and trailers proficiently.

Responsibilities

• Operate snowplow, rollers, loaders and other heavy equipment for drainage, roadways and bridges.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Keep records of service requests and related records.

Skills

Safety awareness

Truck operation

Recordkeeping

Independent work

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

LTAP Training

Job description

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13644038

Posting Start Date 07/09/2026

Posting End DateOpen Until Filled

Salary Information

Typical hiring wage range is: $20.62/hr to $24.09/hr dependent upon qualifications and verifiable experience.

Hours

8am - 4:30pm Monday thru Friday. Labor Day to Memorial Day.

7 am - 3:30pm Monday thru Friday. Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Overtime for snow removal and emergency events

Job Duties Include

HEO I - Operation of snowplow, roller, loaders, front-end loader, backhoe, scraper, tractor, bulldozers, broom, oiler trucks, dump truck, semi-trailer truck, grass mowers, asphalt patch truck, winch truck, mini-excavator and other equipment as assigned for the maintenance and construction of drainage systems, roadways and bridges. Responsible for preventive maintenance of assigned equipment. Perform general laborer duties related to roadwork, bridge work, asphalt work and general yard labor as required. Responsible for keeping records of service requests and other records as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Must have High School diploma or the equivalent.

• Ability to identify and mitigate safety hazards.
• Must meet all the requirements of a Truck Driver, be employed six (6)

months, and complete the probationary period.

• Complete LTAP Classes: Snow and Ice Control and Workplace, Equipment

and Job Site Safety within one (1) year of employment.

• Must be able to operate all move trucks and trailers proficiently

with the knowledge of the proper tie-down techniques for the equipment.

• Must have at least six (6) months verifiable experience operating

heavy equipment.

• Must have valid Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake,

combination vehicle and tanker endorsement. Must be insurable under Saline Countys fleet insurance policy.

• Must be proficient in the operation of all Road and Bridge equipment,

less large excavator and motor grader.

• Abilities must be verifiable by a crew supervisor and recorded on an

Employee Equipment Experience Log.

• Previous verifiable work experience may be substituted at the

discretion of the Administrator.

• Must be able to work independently.
• Physical Requirements:

Determined Work Level: Level 4 Heavy Work

will accept applicants at 3.50 exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly. Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicle. Ability to use one or both legs and/or feet to move controls on machinery or equipment. Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment necessary to perform general labor duties. Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. Job performance and or safety of self and others demands being able to see clearly 20 feet or more.

Veteran's Preference:

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the

Minimum Qualifications Of The Position And Successfully Pass Any

required pre-employment testing or any requirements such as licensing.

The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job.

Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials. To be successful, the expectation is that a candidate will be able to competently perform the routine tasks of the position with limited supervision by the end of the probationary period of covered positions.