Heavy Equipment Operator (Seasonal) Job at Bonner County Human Resources and Ris

Job Title

Heavy Equipment Operator (Seasonal)

Department

Road and Bridge

Supervisor

Foreman

Job Summary

Performs a variety of skilled tasks involving the operation of light to heavy duty vehicles, assisting full‑time district crews with repairs, maintenance and construction of county roads and other related tasks as directed by the District Manager.

Essential Functions

• Operates a variety of light, medium and heavy trucks, mowers and other equipment used in the building and maintenance of County roads, and uses hand tools as needed within road and bridge building, maintenance and repair.
• Assists in building, repairing and re‑building new and substandard roads, including culvert installation, road shaping, hauling materials, etc.
• Assists in preventive maintenance work on equipment and vehicles, including oil changes and greasing to minimize downtime.
• Assists with regular road repair and maintenance through asphalt patching and sealing.
• Uses a variety of small and large equipment to make such repairs.
• Performs road maintenance duties by removing litter, stones, trees, dirt from slides and other debris from roadways, bridges and other areas; cleans shoulders, ditches and other areas that impact the quality of roadways.
• May assist with maintenance of ditches, drainage culverts, guardrails, fences, roadway signs, delineators, traffic control devices and other equipment that enhance safety of County highways and drivers.
• Performs winter road maintenance and snow removal through plowing, sanding and other activities; serves on call 24 hours, 7 days a week to respond to dangerous road conditions.
• Assists with installation, repairs and replacement of signage as directed.
• Maintains vegetation control by cutting, mowing and pruning using small and mechanized hand tools and power saws.
• Communicates major problems with equipment to the maintenance mechanic; ensures full‑time crew members are aware of equipment maintenance and repair issues.
• Is responsible for safe operation and cleanliness of assigned equipment; assists with shop cleanliness and organization.

Secondary Functions

• May perform flagging duties in the absence of flaggers.
• May perform general labor as needed for the completion of assigned projects.
• May be required to assist the maintenance mechanic during major equipment repairs.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Job Specifications

• Requires sufficient combination of knowledge, skills and abilities to competently perform essential functions; high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of related experience using light to heavy equipment required.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industry

Government Administration