HIGHWAY MAINTENANCE/EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Isanti County Government Center•Cambridge, MN

7d•$53,040 - $68,494•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work operating heavy motorized equipment on the maintenance and repair of County roads and bridges, assisting and performing a variety of road repair and maintenance activities, operating light equipment, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the supervision of the Highway Maintenance Superintendent.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years of experience in road maintenance and/or operating heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination thereof to successfully perform essential duties of the job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with no L or Z air-brake restrictions; OR possess a valid Class B CDL and obtain the required Class A CDL and endorsements within six (6) months of employment.
Negative pre-employment drug test (continue to be subject to drug testing per Federal CDL law.
Regular and timely work attendance.
Must meet and maintain all trainings, licenses, and certifications required for the position.
Knowledge of County Road systems and operations.
Knowledge of the hazards and safety precautions common to mechanized equipment operations.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of mechanized equipment operation common to road maintenance and repair.
Knowledge of traffic laws and safety regulations.
Skill in the operation of motorized equipment under all types of weather conditions.
Ability to set priorities of work within scope of responsibility.
Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Ability to understand and apply the MN Traffic Control Manual in work zones.
Ability to keep operating records and to prepare routine reports.
Ability to perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time often during inclement weather.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to maintain a regular and timely work attendance.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and the public.

Responsibilities

Operates single and tandem axle dump trucks; hauls materials to construction sites to maintain and repair County roads; hauls blacktop for overlays; hauls gravel for washouts, frost boils, and general gravel maintenance work.
Plows snow using trucks and graders; applies ice control materials on streets and sidewalks.
Operates graders for plowing snow, fine and rough grading roads, ditching, shouldering, leveling gravel, and scrapping ice off blacktop to clear roads.
Operates backhoes for ditching along roads for water control; installs or replaces culverts.
Operates a variety of other heavy equipment such as dozers, front-end loaders, tandems, shoulder machine, steamer, and strippers.
Removes protruding rocks, picks up debris, and cuts brush and trees.
Performs minor maintenance on equipment operated and assists mechanics on repairs.
Helps install and repair road signs as needed.
Uses pavers in applying bituminous materials and rollers in compacting blacktop.
Operates front-end loaders to load trucks in storage pits with sand and salt and to remove accumulated snow from obstructing traffic flow.
Performs daily inspections of equipment and completes log sheets.
Attends safety and skill trainings as required.
Assists Engineering Technicians as necessary.
Assists in directing traffic, placing signs, and traffic control devices for highway maintenance activities.
Assists on certain building maintenance and repair operations.
Logs daily activities including, time spend on each job, fuel consumption, maintenance, and repairs.
Subject to Emergency Call 24 hours a day, weekends, or holidays.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts for health and dependent care
Life insurance (basic coverage for yourself plus optional voluntary coverage)
Long-term disability insurance
Paid Time Off, including vacation, sick, and personal leave
12 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plans
Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA) contributions from both employer and employee
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Wellness Program