Equipment Operator I - Public Works
Equipment Operator I - Public Works
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Job Description
OVERVIEW
Our Public Works Department is searching for an Equipment Operator to join our team. The Equipment Operator is a fulltime position generally working onsite Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The starting wage for this position is $23.00 an hour.
The Equipment Operator is a benefitted position. Available benefits include medical dental vision and life insurance on the first day of employment retirement contributions bereavement leave and 14 paid holidays. Fulltime employees also receive 18 days of personal leave in the first year of employment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs a variety of road construction projects; maintenance efforts including snow removal filling potholes chip sealing etc.; clearing debris from roads/drainages; repairing or replacing culverts and ditches; vegetation control and tree trimming; and any number of tasks regarding the maintenance or construction of County road and facilities.
- Operates the following equipment: Dump truck Pup snow plow and sander unit water truck; backhoe and front end loader for basic loading functions forklift skid steer rollers compactors wood chippers sweeper and a variety of hand tools etc.
- Must comply with applicable county and departmental policies and safety standards.
- Checks and services assigned equipment; performs routine maintenance and emergency repairs as needs; completes pre/post trip inspections.
- Performs duties with due regard for personal safety that of other employees and the public.
- Performs other duties (including flagging general labor etc. as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from high school or GED required; AND One 1 year general work experience performing related duties; OR An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid Utah Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Required certifications: CDL; tanker doubles and triples endorsement preferred.
- Must possess and keep current UDOT medical card and submit to and pass randomly administered drug tests.
- Must have no DUI or ARR violations within the past five 5 years and no more than two 2 moving violations in the past twentyfour 24 months.
- Must be able to maintain a flexible working schedule and occasionally work weekends and shifts.
ABOUT CACHE COUNTY
Cache Valley is a beautiful place to live and work. Its a treasure trove of outdoor adventures handson heritage experiences and performing and fine arts. Our beautiful agricultural valley is nestled between two majestic mountain ranges and just barely off the beaten path. The city of Logan boasts Utah State University and access to outdoor adventure is unparalleled. You can work downtown and explore the Wasatch Cache National Forest in less than a 10minute drive. That means endless hiking rock climbing birdwatching mountain biking skiing and snowmobiling. Our sizzling performing arts scene has gained us the reputation of Utahs Heart of the Arts with three historic theaters in one block worldrenowned opera Broadway and touring productions. Weve got great restaurants too.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Employment Type
Full-Time
