Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL & Highways

WASHINGTON COUNTY; Vermont; On-site; USD 51,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare including Health, Dental &

Tuition Reimbursement

Defined Pension

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Personal Hours

Paid Vacation Hours

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Hours

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Washington County seeks an experienced Maintenance Equipment Operator III to operate a range of heavy construction equipment for highway and landfill work. The role requires operating trucks, performing some repairs, and possibly supervising crews.

Ideal candidates have five years of equipment operation experience, a High School Diploma, and relevant safety certifications such as ATSSA/First Aid. The county offers comprehensive benefits and competitive starting pay.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Five years of experience operating heavy equipment for construction and highway maintenance.
• Equivalent training/experience may be substituted for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Operate highway department construction equipment including trucks.
• Perform minor repairs on heavy equipment.
• Train other operators in safe operation of equipment.
• Possibly supervise a road crew.
• Maintain records of fuel, oil, parts and supplies.
• Perform related highway maintenance duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A license

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ATSSA Flagger Card

Forklift Operator

First Aid/CPR

Job description

Washington County seeks an experienced Maintenance Equipment Operator III to operate a range of heavy construction equipment for highway and landfill work. The role requires operating trucks, performing some repairs, and possibly supervising crews.

Ideal candidates have five years of equipment operation experience, a High School Diploma, and relevant safety certifications such as ATSSA/First Aid. The county offers comprehensive benefits and competitive starting pay.