Heavy Equipment Operator

Todd County • Long Prairie, MN

6d • $26 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

This position provides year-round maintenance of county highways, bridges, and equipment so the public can travel and transport goods safely and conveniently. The role operates heavy equipment and motor vehicles and performs manual labor. Spring, summer, and fall work includes repairing roads and bridges, establishing turf, and controlling weeds and brush. Winter work includes clearing snow and ice from roadways. The position requires availability for seasonal and emergency call-outs, regular and timely attendance, and other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and considerable experience at a highway construction firm or highway maintenance department operating heavy equipment and dump trucks, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Some knowledge of construction materials and their safe handling.
• Possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class A commercial driver's license with air brake endorsement.
• Pass a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.
• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of a variety of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Knowledge of operating hazards and safety precautions related to heavy equipment.
• Skill in operating trucks, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
• Ability to obtain additional licenses and endorsements as needed.
• Regular and timely attendance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience plowing snow with a truck.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment for loading, hauling, spreading, and compacting road construction materials, mowing, herbicide application, dust control, striping, and other maintenance operations.
• Remove snow and ice from roadways using designated equipment.
• Remove and install culverts, fences, guard rails, and snow fences.
• Maintain county highways and bridges.
• Load and haul gravel for road maintenance and blade and maintain gravel roads.
• Operate heavy equipment for snowplowing and sanding operations.
• Operate water trucks and other equipment during seasonal work.
• Prepare slopes and seed them.
• Perform preventative maintenance and repairs on county equipment.
• Clean and repair county shops.
• Mow for weed control and cut and remove brush and trees.
• Install and maintain drainage structures and tile lines.
• Be available for seasonal and emergency call-outs.
• Remove garbage and animal carcasses from road rights-of-way.
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent.

What This Job Offers

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