EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Brief Description

Are you looking for a fun and rewarding work environment? Lewis and Clark County Public Works is hiring three (3) Equipment Operators to work in the Road and Bridge Division. Under general supervision of the Road Manager/Bridge Manager, this position performs road and bridge maintenance and repair. Work schedule is Monday - Thursday, 10 hour shifts.

About the Role

The Road, Bridge, and Sign Divisions are responsible for maintaining County roads and bridges. During the winter, they provide snow removal services such as plowing and sanding. They oversee road and bridge design and reconstruction, perform maintenance projects like pothole repairs, chip seals, striping, signage, safety modifications, drainage, and storm water improvements.

Benefits

• Health Coverage – 2 Types of Health Plans which includes medical, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage; Traditional Plan - cost for employee only is $50 per month and with the Wellness incentive, the cost may be reduced to $0 per month for full-time employees;
• High Deductible Health Plan – cost for employee is $0 per month and a additional $1200 per year to a Health Savings Account for full time employees;
• PureView Health Center – preferred clinic provider and no cost to the employee and his/her dependents;
• Retirement plans;
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave and Holidays;
• $25,000.00 of Life Insurance and $25,000.00 of AD&D insurance as a new employee;
• Wellness Screening Incentive;
• Gym Membership Reimbursement;
• Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance;
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) – Employment with the County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the PSLF.

Requirements

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one (1) year road maintenance or road construction experience. Completion of an established apprenticeship program will be considered equivalent to the educational requirements and consideration will be given to the years of experience required for apprenticeship graduates.
• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.

Summary Duties

• Performs all road maintenance and repairs, including, but not limited to patching, road grading, sweeping, snow plowing, equipment transport, drainage work and dust control;
• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including, but not limited to plow trucks, dump trucks, side dumps, hot asphalt patching trucks, rollers, loaders, backhoes, sweepers, dozers, water trucks, motor graders, mowers, transport trucks and lowboys;
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment;
• Performs bridge installation and repair using excavators, backhoes, bobcats, pneumatic tools and laser levels;
• Performs culvert maintenance, guardrail maintenance, and repair;
• Seeding;
• sign installation, repair and maintenance;
• Performs traffic control using hand signs and installing cones, signs and barricades;
• May assist in flood control operations and other emergency operations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position are acquired through a combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and one (1) year road maintenance or road construction experience. Completion of an established apprenticeship program will be considered equivalent to the educational requirements and consideration will be given to the years of experience required for apprenticeship graduates.
• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license.

Special Requirements

• Must possess a valid Class A commercial driver’s license;
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test.

Physical Demands

• Duties are performed in both indoor and outdoor environments where hazards and discomforts are generally controlled and modifiable.
• Position performs work in all types of weather and in conditions where dust, dirt, snow, ice, and debris are encountered.
• This position must be able to stand, twist, stoop, reach, and push, pull, move and lift up to 50 pounds occasionally and 100 pounds on a brief and random basis.
• May be required to nights, weekends, and holidays to respond to emergencies or other County needs.