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Heavy Equipment Operator

Moffat County
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FLSA Status:            Non-Exempt 

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:       Eligible for benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs functions related to transporting equipment and materials and operating of heavy equipment, including: delivering equipment and materials to work sites; spreading gravel; watering roads; sealing asphalt roads; and performing equipment maintenance tasks (changing oil, lubrication, making minor repairs, etc.)

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or GED; and,
  • One to two years of progressively responsible related experience; or,
  • Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License ‑ Class A, B, with endorsements (depending on assignment)

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

  • Operates a variety of equipment used in road maintenance, including: 18-wheel trucks, 10-wheel trucks, front-end loader, compactor, dozer, motor grader, and pickup.
  • Uses equipment to complete various activities related to department functions, including: watering roads with 10-wheel dump trucks; hauling materials with 18-wheel belly dump trucks; spreading gravel; hauling equipment to work sites; sealing asphalt roads; and performing related general labor functions.
  • Performs generalized maintenance and safety checks on equipment including: refueling, greasing, changing filters, and checking/changing oil, water, tires, and/or other equipment and vehicle components.
  • Documents equipment and safety checks; maintains documents related to scheduled maintenance and equipment servicing.
  • Operates various hand and power tools in the performance of routine maintenance duties.
  • Performs manual tasks including sealing asphalt roads and various other support functions.
  • Performs traffic monitoring and control including the distribution of barricades, warning signs, safety cones, and the flagging of vehicles

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Operates equipment in fighting wildfires.
  • Assists other staff members in completing functions.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

 

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195.