Equipment Operator Job at Washington County in Saint George

JOB OPENINGS FOR AN

Equipment Operator

AT THE

Washington County

Road Department

FULL TIME WITH BENEFITS

$24.20 Hourly / 40 HRS PER WEEK

Performs beginning level to journey level skilled tasks in the operation and maintenance of light to heavy duty trucks and equipment as needed to construct, maintain, or repair County roads and service systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Graduation from High School or GED;

AND

• Two (2) years of experience in operation and maintenance of medium and heavy sized equipment;

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of various light to heavy equipment; hazards and safety precautions related to construction and equipment operation; traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations; construction methods and procedures typical to County service systems; equipment parts and preventive maintenance for the same.

Ability to operate simple to complex heavy duty equipment; operate heavy equipment in various conditions; perform manual tasks for sustained periods of time; perform minor equipment maintenance and repair; follow written and verbal instructions; read and understand prints and plans; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, the public, and supervisors.

Special Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Must be able to pass ICC physical and maintain medical certificate.
• Must be flagger certified or be able to attain certification when required.
• Must be able to comply with applicable county and departmental policies and safety standards.
• Must obtain a non-commercial applicator's license for weed control, within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must possess or be able to acquire a MSHA certification.

Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

A complete job description can be found on our website:

http://www.washco.utah.gov/forms/human-resources/jobs/

Deadline: January 5th, 2025

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer