Road Construction Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL-A)

La Plata County; Durango (CO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

La Plata County in Durango, CO is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain and operate a wide variety of county road construction equipment. The role requires driving and operating bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and snow removal gear to support road maintenance.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, a Class A CDL, and a Flagger's Certificate, with 1-3 years of related experience. The position emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and reliable attendance.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED and one to three years of related experience.
• Valid Class A CDL and Flagger's Certificate required.
• Experience operating a range of county road construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operates bulldozers, loaders, graders, backhoes and other heavy equipment for road construction and maintenance.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on assigned equipment.
• Clears right-of-way, trenching, and snow removal as needed.
• Loads materials and ensures proper drainage using level and grade rods.
• Maintains safety rules and operates equipment with limited supervision.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

Reading plans/labels

Team coordination

Education

High School diploma or GED

Commercial Driver's License Class A

Flagger's Certificate

Tools

Bulldozer

Motor Grader

Backhoe

Snow removal equipment

Loader

Job description

La Plata County in Durango, CO is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to maintain and operate a wide variety of county road construction equipment. The role requires driving and operating bulldozers, graders, backhoes, and snow removal gear to support road maintenance.

Applicants should have a High School diploma or GED, a Class A CDL, and a Flagger's Certificate, with 1-3 years of related experience. The position emphasizes safety, routine maintenance, and reliable attendance.