Equipment Operator

$54,017 - $72,904/Yr

Anoka County, MN - Anoka, MN

Full-time - Entry Level

Anoka, MN

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

At the Anoka County Highway Department, it is our vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. The department has an immediate opening for an Equipment Operator who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include conducting year-round and seasonal road maintenance and repairs including plowing and sanding, snow removal, patching, tree trimming and removal, paving, patching, shouldering, sidewalk maintenance, and repair and ditch cleaning, ensuring culverts, catch basins, cross pipes, and storm sewers are clean and maintained and in operating condition to ensure the safety of the roadways. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will occur as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct year-round and seasonal road maintenance and repairs including plowing and sanding, snow removal, patching, tree trimming and removal, paving, patching, shouldering, sidewalk maintenance and repair and ditch cleaning.
• Ensure culverts, catch basins, cross pipes and storm sewers are clean and maintained and in operating condition to ensure the safety of the roadways.
• Keep the road and right-of-way free and clear of any hazards, including but not limited to roadkill, crash debris, and other items on the County Road system.
• Perform and ensure all safety standards and procedures are followed during digging, inspection, maintenance, traffic interruption, and overall operations.
• Analyze, anticipate, and prepare for weather conditions, traffic conditions and patterns, limited visibility, and control to determine the effectiveness of operations.
• Perform basic preventative maintenance, cleaning, and daily inspections on assigned equipment.
• Provide traffic control services, including the operation and use of changeable message boards.
• Respond to weather emergencies and changing conditions for tree removal, plowing, and sanding.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education.
• Two years of full-time (2,080 annual hours) paid job-related experience in the operation of highway construction and/or maintenance equipment.
• Must possess a valid Minnesota Class B Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement and be able to obtain a Class A with tanker and air brake endorsement within one year of employment OR possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake endorsement upon hire and be able to obtain a tanker endorsement within 6 months of employment.
• Must be available on a 24-hour emergency callout basis for emergency operations.
• Successfully pass criminal history and driver's license background checks.
• Successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and DOT physical.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in snow removal and ice control operations in a highway road systems environment.

Benefits

• Salary: $54,017 ($25.97 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits, and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.