Equipment Operator I

Albany County Government•Laramie, WY

8d•$45,000

About The Position

Albany County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Road and Bridge. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating several types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual labor tasks.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Possess experience in operating several types of automotive equipment and machinery
Possess the ability to lift eighty (80) pounds and work in adverse weather conditions
Possess a valid Wyoming Class A-CDL driver’s license and have the ability to obtain a T endorsement and a DOT Medical Card
Employees must demonstrate the ability to follow complex written and verbal directions and have knowledge of traffic and general mechanical aptitude
Have the ability to work as a team member and independently
Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Experience operating backhoes, graders, tractors, trucks, and other heavy equipment
Possess 2 years experience
The ability to make minor mechanical repairs to equipment
Experience repairing and maintaining roads and bridges.

Responsibilities

Grade and maintain gravel and dirt surfaced roads
Repair bridges, auto gates, and replace culverts
Operate a truck connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel, and supplies
Operate a dump truck carrying tools, equipment and supplies, leaves, snow, brush, sand, gravel, garbage, trash, and dirt
Operate a tractor with power mower attachment and front-end loader
Operate a bulldozer in repairing of roadways, along with stockpiling dirt and gravel
Operate a vibratory roller
Weld and cut steel to build cattle guards, bumpers and flatbeds for pickups
Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment
Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported
Plow Roads during and after a snowstorm
Operate front-end loader, forklift, back hoe, and comparable equipment
Perform tasks in the shop when not working as a Motor Equipment Operator
Install and maintain traffic signs
Operate a computer to keep records to maintain time, service, and material records
Interpret shop drawings and construction plans
Operate radio equipment
Operate transit and level to take grade readings
Build and repair snow fences
Operate high pressure water system
Operate sandblaster
Prepare holes for blasting
Install guard railings
Install, repair, and clean cattle guards
Set up voting booths and machines
Performs other duties as required.