Heavy Equipment Operator-Flood Control

Salt Lake County•Midvale, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking highly enthusiastic individuals to join their team. They foster a fun and healthy work environment with great benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. The culture emphasizes teamwork, community service, and making a difference. This role involves performing 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.
Knowledge of equipment inspections and reporting procedures.
Knowledge of OSHA and/or MUTCD safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of principles and standards of solid waste disposal, flood control, and/or construction, maintenance, and repair procedures.
Ability to operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks in all weather conditions.
Ability to respond to emergency first aid needs.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor.
Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public.

Nice To Haves

Some positions may require a Class A CDL within ninety (90) days of the hire date.
Some positions may be required to obtain flagging certification within three (3) months of the hire date.

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.

Benefits

12 Holidays
up to 24 vacation days
12 sick days
one personal day every year
Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option
Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees
Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
Flexible Spending Account
100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
Professional Development including professional membership fees paid
Tuition Reimbursement