Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Summary

Washington County Road Department is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator to add to our team. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for, but not limited to operating and maintaining various types of heavy equipment.

Essential Functions

• Operate various types of heavy equipment for county infrastructure projects such as road construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment according to project requirements and specifications.
• Load, unload, and transport materials using heavy equipment in a manner that minimizes risks and ensures the integrity of the materials being moved.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections to ensure proper functioning and address any maintenance.
• Monitor and report any issues, malfunctions, or potential safety hazards to maintenance supervisor.
• Maintain accurate records of daily activities, including fuel usage, maintenance logs, and work progress.
• Perform all duties in compliance with safety guidelines and procedures.
• Report to work with regular and consistent attendance.
• Perform other duties as directed and assigned.
• Ability to be “on-call” during winter weather events to respond promptly to emergency snow removal situations.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations, such as winter storms or accidents, to clear roads promptly and ensure the safety of the community.

Skills

• Possess in-depth knowledge of machine specifications, capabilities, and optimal settings.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, supervisors, and general public.
• Commitment to workplace safety and understanding of safety protocols related to machine operation and settings.
• Maintain awareness of and adhere to safety protocols, procedures, and guidelines to ensure the well-being of oneself and fellow workers on the job site.
• Clear and effective communication skills, including the ability to follow instructions and convey information to team members.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills to identify and address issues in a timely manner.
• Adapt to various environmental conditions, including adverse weather, temperature fluctuations, and exposure to dust, noise, or to other occupational hazards.
• Ability to adapt to changing conditions, project requirements, and various work environments.
• Demonstrated physical fitness and overall health to meet the demands of the job, including the ability to lift, carry, and operate heavy equipment for extended periods.
• Demonstrate quick reaction time to respond effectively to changing conditions, unexpected obstacles, or emergency situations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license with a clean motor vehicle record (Required)
• Valid CDL (Preferred)
• One (1) year of heavy equipment operation experience or related work experience (Preferred)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test and participate in random drug testing throughout employment (Required).
• Preference shall be given to the qualifying veteran if two or more equally qualified candidates are being considered for the position. Washinton County requires that you submit a copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (Member 4 Copy), or other official documentation from a branch of the Armed Forces or VA showing dates of service and type of discharge.

Washington County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information (as defined in the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act), marital status, pregnancy, military status, or any other prohibited basis of discrimination under applicable local, state, and federal law.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands or arms, climb or balance, talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds occasionally.

Working Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be exposed to outdoor conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to noisy.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $22.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Blair, NE 68008 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23