Equipment Operator, Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $24.16 - $37.33Department: Public WorksPosting Closes: Open Until FilledDavis County Public Works is currently hiring for a Equipment Operator Lead in Fruit Heights, Utah. This position performs skilled heavy equipment operation and truck driving, and other duties as required for construction, repair, and maintenance projects.In addition to competitive pay and our team focused culture, we offer the following benefits day one:Affordable Medical, dental, and vision coverage DAY ONE!13 vacation days and 12 paid sick leave days3 paid personal preference days and 12 paid holidays4 weeks of paid parental leave after 6 monthsFull pension retirementAnnual performance increases up to 2.5%401k match of 2%RequirementsGraduation from high school Four years of full-time experience operating heavy equipment, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.Must possess a valid Class A Tractor Trailer Utah Commercial Driver, and a Driver's MedicalCard.Must complete training and pass a test for Forklift Operations and Hazard Communications within 30 days of hire date. Must possess or obtain within 6 months of hire date Construction Traffic Control certification.Day to Day DutiesIn the absence of the Crewleader, supervises and directs a work crew in the performance of highway and waterway construction, repair and maintenance projects; acts as a lead worker on projects such as road grading, cold and hot mixing, asphalt patching, sweeping and general clean-up of county roads.Ensures all crew members possess and utilize proper protective gear and equipment. Assists in training new employees and trains employees on newly assigned equipment; provides additional training as needed. Operates a variety of heavy equipment such as bulldozers, excavators, loaders, graders, backhoes, dump trucks, sanders, snowplows, rollers, etc. to construct and repair roads and flood control projects, demolish and tear down buildings, transport equipment, plow roads and perform other projects. Performs tasks requiring use of a variety of electric and non-electric hand tools and equipment commonly used in construction, maintenance and repair work.Must be available for on call snow removal and other emergencies.Fill out our mobile-friendly online application. See full job description below:Equipment Operator LeadAbout UtahFrom rugged red rocks to superb ski slopes, Utah has it all including 5 national parks! It's both a great place to raise a family and a great place to retire. While structured and traditional, we are equally focused on innovation for the future.Known for our natural resources, we are also brimming with human resources. And, we are committed to attracting and utilizing the best of that human capital to help us accomplish our mission with ever-increasing efficiency and the highest degree of integrity. We show our employees that we value them by offering awesome benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for professional development.Check out all the reasons why Davis County is a great place to work, live and play: 

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