Road Department Equipment Operator - JD, LC

Grant County•Grant County, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grant County Road Department is hiring an Equipment Operator based in John Day or Long Creek. The position works 40 hours per week, Monday through Thursday in 10-hour days; the winter snowplow schedule varies. Pay is $26.50 to $27.50 per hour, depending on CDL class, with full county benefits. The operator works cooperatively with the road maintenance crew and performs a variety of road maintenance and construction tasks. The role operates road-maintenance and construction equipment and uses hand and power tools. Applicants must be able to read and write, communicate effectively, understand plans and profiles from approved construction drawings, follow instructions, and work independently or as part of a team.

Requirements

Hold a valid Class-B Oregon Commercial Driver’s License.
Obtain a Class-A Oregon CDL within one year of hire.
Have at least 3 years of experience in general maintenance and construction work, including use of construction equipment and tools, or equivalent training or a satisfactory combination of training and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.
Be able to read and write and communicate effectively.
Understand plans and profiles from approved construction drawings.
Be able to follow instructions and work effectively independently or cooperatively as part of a team.
Pass a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of workplace safety standards, general equipment maintenance, and radio communications.

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with other members of the road maintenance crew.
Perform a wide variety of road maintenance and construction tasks.
Operate road-maintenance and construction equipment, including pickups, dump trucks, snowplows, truck/trailer combinations, brooms, loaders, graders, backhoes, and rollers.
Use a variety of hand and power tools.