Heavy Equip Operator - Open Until Filled

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semiskilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery used in construction maintenance repair flood control and/or landfill operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three 3 years of closely related experience.

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) issued by the State of Utah at the time of hire or within ninety 90 days of the hire date. Some positions may require a Class A CDL within ninety 90 days of the hire date.

Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire or within thirty 30 days of the hire date.

Must obtain forklift certifications within three 3 months of the hire date.

Some positions may be required to obtain flagging certification within three 3 months of the hire date.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to postaccident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers large frontend loaders track hoes 10wheel dump trucks sers compactors motor graders excavators and snow removal equipment to perform assigned Divisionspecific job duties.
• Performs Divisionspecific journeymanlevel maintenance repair and construction work.
• Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment including picks shovels rakes and chainsaws.
• Checks services and performs routine maintenance on equipment; makes minor equipment repairs and field tests repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Follows safety requirements in accordance with OSHA and/or MUTCD regulations and acceptable industry standards.
• Trains new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Solid Waste

• Shreds grades compacts and buries refuse to maintain daily sanitary disposal operations.
• Maintains composting operations inclusive of grinding or shredding compostable materials watering and turning windrows and maintaining the daily temperature of compost.
• Constructs and maintains gravel roads drainage ditches and soil berms.
• Monitors solid waste for prohibited or potentially hazardous materials.

Transfer Station

• Operates a track excavator and frontend loader to load semitruck trailers.
• Assists with the processing and loading of recyclable materials.
• Monitors solid waste for prohibited or potentially hazardous materials.
• Coordinates activities with waste inspectors and operates equipment to clean the facility of litter and debris.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of:

• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Equipment inspections and reporting procedures
• OSHA and/or MUTCD safety practices and procedures
• Principles and standards of solid waste disposal flood control and/or construction maintenance and repair procedures

Skills and Abilities to:

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks in all weather conditions
• Respond to emergency first aid needs
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees vendors and the public

A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community please keep reading.

What its like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees lives from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community. To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment we appreciate employees through great benefits a healthy worklife balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community. Our community is more than a place; its our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage worklife balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck. A career with us includes several benefits and perks. We support our employees with 12 Holidays up to 24 vacation days 12 sick days and one personal day every year. Some positions have a hybrid work environment giving you the flexibility to manage working from home and being in the office.

Additional Benefits Include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with 10 employee contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100 countypaid premium option
• Dental and Vision coverage with coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution of up to $1200 per year or a Flexible Spending Account
• 100 countypaid LongTerm Disability and employeepaid ShortTerm Disability options
• Professional Development and professional membership fees paid
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic and gym; hospital insurance auto insurance and home insurance and discounts at County facilities

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WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires driving and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods; a full range of motion in the shoulders arms hands wrists legs and feet; and manual dexterity and handeye coordination.

Requires bending stooping lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs. on an intermittent basis.

Constant exposure to traffic hazards extreme heat and cold noise dust fumes grease and unsanitary conditions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.