Equipment Operator

Lincoln County SD • Canton, SD

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About The Position

The Lincoln County Highway Department is hiring an Equipment Operator to work in a team atmosphere and collaborate with others. The role supports safe roads throughout Lincoln County through snow removal, paving, crack sealing, tree removal, minor truck maintenance, road construction, and general road maintenance. The position also includes operating a variety of heavy equipment, performing labor and equipment-servicing tasks, and completing other work assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus three years of experience at or comparable to a Heavy Equipment Operator role, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to receive a Commercial Class A Driver's License (CDL).
• Safe driving record.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, driving records check, and pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Class A CDL with hazardous materials endorsement.
• Knowledge of Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) codes and Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) regulations.
• Previous experience in a similar work environment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a motor grader for finish-grade work, including skilled cuts to final grade, grading to blue top, and general maintenance.
• Operate tractor/trailer units and equipment, and operate a tractor lawn mower for roadside lawn maintenance.
• Operate a dozer with attachments for road construction and maintenance.
• Operate heavy-duty snowplows and tandem trucks, reversible V-plows, one-way snowplows, sanders, front loaders, and patrol equipment with a wing to plow and remove snow and ice and apply sand-chemical mixtures to roadways.
• Install and maintain traffic signs on county roads and remove brush and vegetation from roadways.
• Perform labor tasks such as installing road signs and culverts, flagging traffic in work zones, removing debris from road ditches, cutting trees and brush, and cleaning the Highway Department shop and grounds.
• Service and make minor repairs to equipment and vehicles in the department fleet, and purchase parts.
• Perform assigned construction tasks needed to complete construction or maintenance work.
• Complete other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED