What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Equipment Operator position at Ada County Highway District?
General Equipment Operator - Grade Crew
Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a General Equipment Operator on the Cloverdale Grade Crew in our Maintenance division. This is a full-time, non-exempt position.
The starting wage is $22.80 - $26.30 per hour, depending on qualifications.
We offer an excellent benefit package with medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid vacation, and holidays, paid parental leave, 401K match, and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Responsibilities:
- Under general supervision of the Crew Chief, operate light- to heavy-duty maintenance equipment including dump trucks, rollers, loaders, air compressors, jackhammers, and winter maintenance equipment for plowing, sanding, and deicing roads.
- Repair and replace asphalt on roadways, including potholes, trench repairs, shoulder barrow ditch repairs, chip sealing, crack sealing, and other road maintenance tasks.
- Respond to winter weather conditions and emergencies, working outside normal work hours as needed.
Qualifications:
- You must be able to obtain an Idaho Class A CDL license within the first 6 months of employment with ACHD's assistance.
- Experience driving/operating dump trucks and loaders is preferred.
- Knowledge of asphalt placement and compaction, chip sealing, crack sealing, and other road maintenance techniques is also preferred.
- Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.
We are an AA/EEO/ADA employer.
Prior service preference may be given to qualified veterans under state and federal laws and regulations.
Salary/Compensation: $22.80 - $26.30 per hour.
Salary : $23 - $26
