Heavy Equipment Operator

Grant County, an Equal Opportunity Employer, located in Elbow Lake is currently accepting applications for the position of a full-time Heavy Equipment Operator. Required qualifications include a high school diploma and experience operating a variety of heavy machinery. A state of MN Class A CDL driver’s license is required. The position, under the direction of the Maintenance Foreman, is responsible for maintaining county roads, assisting in road repairs, and construction activities. Heavy Equipment Operators are responsible for performing general preventative maintenance to assigned pieces of equipment; assisting project crews in various maintenance, signing or patching activities; and snow removal procedures. Knowledge of safety laws and rules of the road, basic highway construction procedures and principles, and building, road and bridge maintenance standards and practices preferred. Experience operating tandem trucks, motor graders, rollers, backhoes, bulldozers, front end loaders, and tractors desired.

The Heavy Equipment Operator is a full-time, non-exempt, union position. Salary range for this position is $24.88-$34.79 per hour. Beginning pay will depend on training and experience. Health insuranc24e is offered with an employer contribution of up to $2,000/month. Grant County offers 12 paid holidays, with excellent vacation and sick accruals. An application may be obtained from the Grant County website, http://www.co.grant.mn.us/ or contacting Human Resources at 218-685-8323, to request an application. Applications must be submitted by mail, email, or at the Grant County Courthouse drop box. This position is open until Friday, July 10th or until filled.

EOE

Pay: $24.88 - $34.79 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Union benefits
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35