What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee position at Summit County?
Salary : $27.30 - $28.67 Hourly
Location : Dillon, CO
Job Type : Regular Full-Time
Department : Landfill Operations
Opening Date : 03 / 28 / 2024
Closing Date : Continuous
Description
Summit County's Recycling Department is seeking a full-time year-round Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee. Primary duties of the successful candidate will be trained to operate, a variety of heavy equipment and processing equipment, which includes, loaders, dozers, excavators, blade, compactor, roll-off truck, forklift, and bailer at the Summit County Resource Allocation Park. Additional other duties will include hauling recycled materials from the drop-off centers, maintaining and cleaning drop-off centers, as well as sorting recyclables at the (SCRAP) facility. Chosen candidate will perform other manual tasks as needed.
Typical Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED, vocational school desirable
- Any experience as a heavy equipment operator or a combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job are a plus.
- The ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Vehicle Driver License (CDL) within 6-months of hiring.
Supplemental Information
This position is open until filled. To apply, please submit a Summit County Government application, resume, and cover letter online at or mail to Summit County Human Resources, PO Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424. For questions regarding the position, please reach out to Aaron Byrne at Aaron.Byrne@SummitCountyCO.gov.
All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Part-time employees who work an average of 32 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.
To learn more details, visit our benefits page
Salary : $27 - $29
