What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Laborer/Equipment Operator position at Gallatin County?
Under general supervision of the Road Foreman, this position is responsible for performing manual labor, operating various light equipment and tools to maintain and repair road and bridges. The position also provides operational support to the Road, Bridge, and Junk Vehicle Department and performs a variety of other duties as assigned. The position reports to the Road Foreman and does not supervise other personnel.
This position requires knowledge and skills in equipment and tool operations, and basic mechanical diagnosis and repair. The position also requires the ability to effectively and regularly perform labor intensive work under adverse site conditions, coordinate tasks and procedures with others, and the ability to monitor and maintain safety protocols.
The position also requires a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Montana or attain a Montana driver’s license within six months of hire and be insurable under the County’s liability policies.
The required knowledge, skills and abilities are typically acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma plus one (1) year of related experience in light equipment and small tool operations, public sign installation and repair, or related trade/technical field.
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal history check and background investigation and will be required to successfully pass pre-employment drug testing and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
For application consideration please be prepared to attach the following required documents:
Resume
- Three (3) work references
Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.