What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Operator position at Career Opportunities?
PURPOSE OF POSITION: To perform various manual labor tasks associated with highway maintenance activities and operate heavy equipment to provide the public with safe, well-maintained, and efficient roadways at all times.
WORK PERFORMED/JOB FUNCTIONS: The majority of the work time involves: hauling aggregate materials to designated roadways; performing snowplowing and sanding/salting of ice-covered roadways; repairing roadway surfaces by fixing sand pockets and soft spots in gravel roads; removing culvert obstructions, steaming frozen culverts; clearing rights-of-way; clearing roadways of storm debris, removing trees and brush obstructing roadway visibility; performing ditch work to ensure proper drainage; crack sealing, patching or repairing potholes/breakups on asphalt roadways; repairing gravel shoulders along asphalt roadways; repairing washout areas, when necessary; perform basic equipment maintenance (i.e. performing oil changes, grease jobs, tire repairs, replacement of hoses, bolts, lights, changing cutting edges, etc.) assists in the installation of roadway signs, and maintaining time records for use by department office personnel to determine payroll, accounts receivable, inventory, cost for road maintenance, etc. Performs other duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Should have a good understanding of highway maintenance and construction practices. Must be able to operate heavy equipment (i.e. snow plow/dump truck, motor grader, and periodically light equipment (i.e. loader/backhoe, tracked skid steer, etc.). Should be able to follow directions and work without direct supervision. Requires the ability to perform physical work safely and efficiently. Should be mechanically inclined and have the physical/mental attributes necessary to perform work in a satisfactory manner during adverse conditions. Requires the ability to tactfully deal with the public, when necessary. Successful applicants must submit to and pass a pre-employment physical.
MINIMUM TRAINING, EXPERIENCE OR CERTIFICATIONS: At a minimum a high school degree or its equivalent, with knowledge of operating heavy equipment related to highway maintenance activities with two to four years’ experience, in the same. Must possess a valid Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) endorsement and a valid Driver’s License.
PHYSICAL EFFORT: Light to medium physical activities require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, feeling, talking, hearing, near and far acuity, depth perception, and color vision. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 50 pounds. Work in the field will include exposure to weather, proximity to moving, mechanical parts, vibration, exposure to electrical shock, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, confined/restricted areas, and working in high, exposed places as well as inside work in a shop setting.
HOURLY RANGE: $29.32 - $38.51
CLOSING DATE: Friday, November 20, 2026 @ 4:30 PM
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Cass County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
Salary : $29 - $39