Heavy Equipment Operator - Class A

Meade County, SD • Sturgis, SD

24d • $23 • Onsite

About The Position

This position operates heavy equipment in support of assigned Highway Department construction and maintenance projects.

Requirements

• Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in road and bridge maintenance.
• Knowledge of county and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the geography of the county, including road names and locations.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and equipment.
• Skill in prioritizing and organizing work.
• Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to a high school diploma.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Class A commercial driver’s license issued by the State of South Dakota for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Responsibilities

• Operates front end loader, backhoe, excavator, tractor, road grader, skid steer, and other equipment as assigned.
• Cleans and replaces culverts; cleans ditches.
• Operates equipment to blade roads.
• Participates in laying asphalt.
• Participates in bridge repairs.
• Hauls equipment to and from work site.
• Operates a dump truck or a semi-truck with belly dump to haul materials to work site.
• Participates in snow removal operations; operates a snowplow truck and other equipment; sands roadways.
• Trims trees and brush; mows ditches.
• Assists in traffic control at work sites.
• Performs pre- and post-trip vehicle and equipment inspections.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools.
• Installs and maintains road signs as assigned.
• Performs related duties.

Benefits

• Full Time Position with Benefit Package

What This Job Offers

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