Equipment Operator

Lincoln County SD • Canton, SD

5d • $26 - $27

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 involves operating equipment for road construction and maintenance, snow and ice removal, roadside maintenance, traffic sign installation and upkeep, minor equipment and truck repairs, and other assigned work to help keep Lincoln County roads safe. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check, driving records check, and pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, plus three years of experience at or comparable to a Heavy Equipment Operator, or a comparable combination of education and experience.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be eligible to receive a Commercial Class A Driver's License (CDL).
• Have a safe driving record.
• Successfully complete a criminal background check, driving records check, and pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a 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 to perform 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 in road construction and maintenance situations.
• Operate heavy-duty snowplows, tandem trucks, reversible V-plows, one-way snowplows, sanders, front loaders, and patrol vehicles with wings to plow and remove snow and ice and apply sand-chemical mixtures to covered roadways.
• Install and maintain traffic signs on county roads and remove brush and vegetation from roadways.
• Perform varied labor tasks, including installing 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 construction tasks as assigned and needed to complete construction or maintenance work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

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