Roads & Bridges: Heavy Equipment Operator I

albanycountygov; Laramie (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Albany County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Road and Bridge. This is a full-time position with benefits.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for grading and maintaining gravel and dirt surfaced roads, repairing bridges and culverts, and operating a range of heavy equipment including dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, and rollers. You must have a Wyoming Class A CDL and be prepared to work in adverse weather and follow complex directions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience operating multiple types of automotive equipment.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds and work in adverse weather.
• Valid Wyoming Class A-CDL with ability to obtain T endorsement and DOT Medical Card.
• Ability to follow complex written and verbal directions and work in a team.
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Grade and maintain gravel and dirt surfaced roads.
• Repair bridges, auto gates, and replace culverts.
• Operate a truck for transporting sand, stone, gravel and supplies.
• Operate a dump truck with tools, equipment, leaves, snow, brush and dirt.
• Operate a tractor with power mower attachment and a front-end loader.
• Operate a bulldozer for road repair and stockpiling dirt and gravel.
• Operate a vibratory roller.
• Weld and cut steel to build cattle guards, bumpers and flatbeds.
• Perform minor repairs on automotive equipment and assist in loading/unloading materials.
• Plow roads during snowstorms and install traffic signs.
• Maintain time, service, and material records with computer records.
• Interpret shop drawings and construction plans; operate radio equipment.
• Measure grade readings with transit and level; assist with snow fence builds.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Operational experience

Adverse weather work

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cdl A

Job description

Albany County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Road and Bridge. This is a full-time position with benefits.

The Equipment Operator is responsible for grading and maintaining gravel and dirt surfaced roads, repairing bridges and culverts, and operating a range of heavy equipment including dump trucks, loaders, bulldozers, and rollers. You must have a Wyoming Class A CDL and be prepared to work in adverse weather and follow complex directions.