Heavy Equipment Operator-Flood Control

Salt Lake County • Midvale, UT

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About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for flood control work. The position performs semi-skilled and skilled work operating heavy equipment and machinery used in construction, maintenance, repair, and flood control operations. It also performs division-specific journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work, responds to emergencies, and helps train less experienced operators. Flood control duties include maintaining storm drains and irrigation systems and assisting with tree trimming, flagging, sandbag placement, and ice-jam removal. The position works in all weather conditions and may be called in before or after the scheduled shift.

Requirements

• Three years of closely related experience.
• Valid Utah Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) at hire or within 90 days of hire; some positions require a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at hire or within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain forklift certifications within three months of hire.
• Some positions require flagging certification within three months of hire.
• Receive a verified negative result on a mandatory drug test before starting; subject to random alcohol and drug testing and, potentially, post-accident and reasonable-suspicion testing.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation and maintenance, equipment inspection and reporting procedures, applicable safety practices, and relevant solid waste disposal, flood control, construction, maintenance, and repair procedures.
• Ability to operate various heavy equipment and trucks in all weather conditions; respond to emergency first-aid needs; perform heavy manual labor; follow verbal and written instructions; communicate effectively; and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to drive and sit in uncomfortable positions for extended periods; full range of motion and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination; and ability to bend, stoop, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 60 pounds intermittently.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment and machinery, including bulldozers, large front-end loaders, track hoes, dump trucks, scrapers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, and snow removal equipment.
• Perform division-specific journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Use hand tools and equipment such as picks, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws.
• Inspect, service, and perform routine maintenance on equipment; make minor repairs and field-test repaired equipment.
• Follow safety requirements under applicable OSHA and/or MUTCD regulations and industry standards.
• Train new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Respond to emergency situations.
• Install, repair, and maintain storm drain lines, storm drains, and catch basins to help prevent flooding.
• Assist with tree trimming, flagging, filling and placing sandbags, and removing ice jams from streams.
• Maintain and repair pressurized and non-pressurized irrigation systems, including sprinkler systems.

Benefits

• 12 holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days, and one personal day each year.
• Retirement options including a hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k)-only plan with a 10% contribution.
• Medical coverage, including an option with a 100% county-paid premium; dental and vision coverage, including coverage for adult designees.
• Health Savings Account with a county contribution of up to $1,200 per year and a Flexible Spending Account.
• 100% county-paid long-term disability coverage and a short-term disability option.
• Professional development, including paid professional membership fees.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Work-life balance and opportunities to grow and develop.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed