Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

At the Anoka County Highway Department, it is our vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. As an Equipment Operator, you'll play a key role in supporting that mission by helping to maintain safe and reliable roadways year-round.

In this position, you will operate motorized and heavy equipment to support a wide range of road maintenance, construction, and snow and ice control activities. Responsibilities include reporting preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment, plowing and sanding, snow removal, setting up traffic control, flagging either manually or with auto-flaggers, patching and crack filling, tree trimming and removal, paving, patching, catch basin repair, shouldering, and performing ditch and sidewalk maintenance. If you enjoy hands-on work that makes a real impact in the community, this could be the role for you.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of August 10th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 30 49ers: $57,324 to $77,376 ($27.56 to $37.20 per hour).

24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.

Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.

Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.

Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

Advancement/professional development opportunities.

This position will work at the Anoka County Highway building located at 1440 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover MN 55304.

Conduct year-round and seasonal road maintenance and repairs including plowing and sanding, snow removal, patching, tree trimming and removal, paving, patching, shouldering, sidewalk maintenance and repair and ditch cleaning, ensuring culverts, catch basins, cross pipes and storm sewers are clean and maintained and in operating condition to ensure the safety of the roadways.

Responsible for keeping the road and right-of-way free and clear of any hazards, including but not limited to roadkill, crash debris, and other items on the County Road system.

Perform and ensure all safety standards and procedures are followed during digging, inspection, maintenance, traffic interruption, and overall operations to guarantee the safety of all employees and the public.

Analyze, anticipate, and prepare for weather conditions, traffic conditions and patterns, limited visibility, and control to determine the effectiveness of operations.

Perform basic preventative maintenance, cleaning, and daily inspections, such as salt removal, greasing fittings, and repairing hydraulic hoses and connections on assigned equipment prior to usage in conjunction with another operator.

Provide traffic control services, including the operation and use of changeable message boards.

Respond to weather emergencies and changing conditions for tree removal, plowing, and sanding.

High school diploma or equivalent education.

Two years of full-time (2,080 annual hours) paid job-related experience in the operation of highway construction and/or maintenance equipment.

Possess a valid Minnesota Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement and be able to obtain a Minnesota Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsement within one year of employment.

Successfully pass driver's license background check.

Ability to commit to a 24/7 on-call shift rotation.

Service garage and other county work sites, including construction sites, in all weather conditions.

Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades, and brightness.

Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.

Cognitive abilities required include problem-solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.

Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, crouching, pushing, pulling, walking on slippery surfaces, climbing in/out and working under vehicles, and handling/carrying equipment.

Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 100 lbs.

Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to mechanic equipment depending on the assignment.

Mechanic equipment may include but is not limited to wheel balancing equipment, brake drum lathes, grinders, drill presses, impact wrenches, cutting tools, hand and power tools, weather-appropriate gear, and personal protective equipment.

Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.