Road and Bridge - Heavy Equipment Operators

Posting Start Date: 07/09/2026

Pay

Typical hiring wage range is: $20.62/hr to $24.09/hr dependent upon qualifications and verifiable experience.

Schedule

• 8am - 4:30pm Monday through Friday, Labor Day to Memorial Day
• 7am - 3:30pm Monday through Friday, Memorial Day to Labor Day
• Overtime for snow removal and emergency events

Responsibilities

• Operation of snowplow, roller, loaders, front-end loader, backhoe, scraper, tractor, bulldozers, broom, oiler trucks, dump truck, semi-trailer truck, grass mowers, asphalt patch truck, winch truck, mini-excavator, and other equipment as assigned for the maintenance and construction of drainage systems, roadways, and bridges
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of assigned equipment
• Perform general laborer duties related to roadwork, bridge work, asphalt work, and general yard labor as required
• Responsible for keeping records of service requests and other records as required
• Identify and mitigate safety hazards
• Operate all move trucks and trailers proficiently with knowledge of proper tie-down techniques for equipment

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Must meet all requirements of a Truck Driver, be employed six (6) months, and complete the probationary period
• Complete LTAP Classes: Snow and Ice Control and Workplace, Equipment, and Job Site Safety within one (1) year of employment
• At least six (6) months verifiable experience operating heavy equipment
• Valid Class A Commercial Driver License with air brake, combination vehicle, and tanker endorsement
• Must be insurable under Saline County’s fleet insurance policy
• Proficient in the operation of all Road and Bridge equipment, except large excavator and motor grader (abilities must be verifiable by a crew supervisor and recorded on an Employee Equipment Experience Log)
• Previous verifiable work experience may be substituted at the discretion of the Administrator
• Must be able to work independently

Physical Requirements

• Determined Work Level: Level 4 Heavy Work (exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly)
• Possess eye/hand/foot coordination sufficient to drive vehicle
• Ability to use one or both legs and/or feet to move controls on machinery or equipment
• Must have fine and gross manual dexterity to operate hand tools and equipment necessary to perform general labor duties
• Ability to bend body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist
• Job performance and/or safety demands being able to see clearly 20 feet or more

Veteran’s Preference

Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a veteran under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum qualifications of the position and successfully pass any required pre-employment testing or licensing. The veterans’ preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring officials.