Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

This position is responsible for operating motorized equipment and performing related work to maintain and repair

County roads, bridges, related structures, and highway maintenance equipment, with the primary task being the

operation of heavy equipment, to provide for the safety and adequate travel and accessibility for the public.

Responsibilities

•  Maintains and inspects county roads, ditches, signs, culverts and related duties in all seasonal
• conditions.
•  Operates department equipment with the primary task of operating heavy equipment such as loaders,
• bulldozers, graders, backhoe, skid loader, tractor, shouldering machine, tar truck and related
• equipment.
•  Operates snowplows and other heavy equipment to remove snow, ice and storm debris from County
• roadways and applies ice control materials.
•  Conducts routines maintenance and care to assigned pieces of equipment including changing oil.
• lubricating parts, replacement of hoses, belts and lights. Aids the mechanic in more complex repairs to
• assigned equipment.
•  Inspects and evaluates bituminous and gravel roads. Patches and repairs road surfaces and shoulders
• with hot mix, cold mix, or gravel using graders, brooms, rollers and other equipment.
•  Maintains highway surfaces by patching, sealcoating, crack filling and other techniques.
•  Moves and stockpiles gravel, sand, salt, and other bulk materials.
•  Transports dirt, gravel, stone, and debris to and from job sites.
•  Clears brush along right of ways. Sprays brush and noxious weeds along right of ways. Inspects and
• installs proper road signed.
•  Assists in construction and maintenance of County properties.
•  Operates tandem trucks, semi-trailers and tanker trailers in hauling materials and equipment (e.g. hot
• mix. rock, gravel, culverts, etc.) used in the maintenance or construction of roads.
•  Installs culverts, steams frozen culverts and ditches using high pressure water, cleans ditches and
• unplugs culverts.
•  Uses explosives or assists with explosives to remove beaver dams.
•  Records repairs, maintenance or replacement parts to vehicles. Logs hours on specified roads.
•  Maintains operational functions and safety of vehicles and equipment.
•  Performs other duties of a comparable level/type, as required.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED and two to four (2-4) years’ operating heavy equipment or an equivalent
• combination of education/training/experience.
• Requirements:
•  Valid MN Class A CDL Driver’s License
•  Knowledge and skill in proper snow and ice removal techniques.
•  Knowledge of small and large engine mechanics.
•  Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
•  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Embark on a career where your expertise fuels the progress of major projects! We are committed to providing a safe work environment that values your skills while supporting your professional growth through continuous training in equipment operation and safety standards. Join us today to be part of a team dedicated to building the future with energy and precision!

Pay: $24.79 - $32.95 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $33