Flood Control Heavy Equip Operator

Salt Lake County•Midvale, UT

About The Position

JOB SUMMARY Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery used in construction, maintenance, repair, flood control, and/or landfill operations.

Requirements

Three (3) years of closely related experience.
Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Utah at the time of hire or within ninety (90) days of the hire date.
Some positions may require a Class A CDL within ninety (90) days of the hire date.
Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire or within thirty (30) days of the hire date.
Must obtain forklift certifications within three (3) months of the hire date.
Some positions may be required to obtain flagging certification within three (3) months of the hire date.
Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
Knowledge of: Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
Equipment inspections and reporting procedures
OSHA and/or MUTCD safety practices and procedures
Principles and standards of solid waste disposal, flood control, and/or construction, maintenance, and repair procedures
Skills and Abilities to: Operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks in all weather conditions
Respond to emergency first aid needs
Perform heavy manual labor
Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public
This position requires driving and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods; a full range of motion in the shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs. on an intermittent basis.
Constant exposure to traffic hazards, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, fumes, grease, and unsanitary conditions.

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, large front-end loaders, track hoes, 10-wheel dump trucks, scrapers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, and snow removal equipment to perform assigned Division-specific job duties.
Performs Division-specific journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment, including picks, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws.
Checks, services, and performs routine maintenance on equipment; makes minor equipment repairs and field tests repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
Follows safety requirements in accordance with OSHA and/or MUTCD regulations and acceptable industry standards.
Trains new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
Responds to emergency situations.
Installs, repairs, and maintains storm drain lines, storm drains, and catch basins to prevent flooding.
Assists with tree trimming, flagging, filling and placing sandbags, and removing ice jams from streams.
Maintains pressurized and non-pressurized irrigation systems, including repair and maintenance of sprinkler systems.