Equipment Operator In Training
Bingham County is recruiting for the position of Equipment Operator In Training. The salary starts at $18.89/hour - DOQ/DOE. Full time - County benefits included: including 13 paid holidays/6 weeks paid parental leave, health insurance, Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI). Closing date: Open until filled. This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus $ (external applicants only). See Human Resources Department for details.
Pay Grade: N16 FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Purpose of Class/Primary Function: The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform maintenance and construction work on County roads, bridges, and rights-of-ways. Incumbents primarily operate trucks and support equipment. This classification is differentiated from the Truck Driver classification in that employees work in a more responsible position by operating heavy equipment on a daily basis. It is differentiated from the Equipment Operator class in that the latter performs journey-level work. The work is performed under the supervision of the Road and Bridge Supervisor with on-site work assignments given by the Lead Person and/or Equipment Operator and Senior Equipment Operator. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and may include working in adverse weather conditions and hazards involving the use of heavy equipment and power tools. Reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (will vary by assignment):
- Performs scheduled and assigned maintenance, repair, and service work on County roads, bridges, rights-of-way, medians, and structures;
- Operates a variety of vehicles and equipment, including but not limited to, dump trucks, front end loaders and attachments, motor graders, backhoes, rollers, snow removal vehicles, and related equipment;
- Operates a variety of hand tools and power tools, including but not limited to, sledges, hammers, picks, air compressors, welders, chainsaws, air hammers, jacks, and related equipment;
- Operates two-way radio communication equipment to maintain contact in the field;
- Erects, maintains, and repairs fences, guard rails, and traffic signs;
- Removes debris and other safety hazards from roads, culverts, storm drains, and adjacent public areas;
- Places erosion and sediment control devices;
- Places work zone traffic control devices and performs flagging duties;
- Performs routine and preventive maintenance on vehicles and equipment and maintains service and maintenance records;
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures, and safety practices. Operates snow removal equipment which may include working in an on-call status.
Other Duties and Responsibilities: On-call after regular hours to respond to emergency situations; Performs other related duties as required.
Competency Requirements: Knowledge of methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way maintenance, vegetation control and removal, and related duties; Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of road, bridge, and right-of-way construction and repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement; Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of snow