Equipment Operator I

Equipment Operator I For Road And BridgeAlbany County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Road and Bridge. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating several types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual labor tasks.Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalent;Possess experience in operating several types of automotive equipment and machinery;Possess the ability to lift eighty (80) pounds and work in adverse weather conditions;Possess a valid Wyoming Class A-CDL driver's license and have the ability to obtain a T endorsement and a DOT Medical Card;Employees must demonstrate the ability to follow complex written and verbal directions and have knowledge of traffic and general mechanical aptitude;Have the ability to work as a team member and independently;Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.Desired Qualifications:Experience operating backhoes, graders, tractors, trucks, and other heavy equipment;Possess 2 years experience;The ability to make minor mechanical repairs to equipmentExperience repairing and maintaining roads and bridges.The Equipment Operator is responsible for the following:Grade and maintain gravel and dirt surfaced roads;Repair bridges, auto gates, and replace culverts;Operate a truck connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel, and supplies;Operate a dump truck carrying tools, equipment and supplies, leaves, snow, brush, sand, gravel, garbage, trash, and dirt;Operate a tractor with power mower attachment and front-end loader;Operate a bulldozer in repairing of roadways, along with stockpiling dirt and gravel;Operate a vibratory roller;Weld and cut steel to build cattle guards, bumpers and flatbeds for pickups;Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment;Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported;Plow Roads during and after a snowstorm;Operate front-end loader, forklift, back hoe, and comparable equipment;Perform tasks in the shop when not working as a Motor Equipment Operator;Install and maintain traffic signs;Operate a computer to keep records to maintain time, service, and material records;Interpret shop drawings and construction plans;Operate radio equipment;Operate transit and level to take grade readings;Build and repair snow fences;Operate high pressure water system;Operate sandblaster;Prepare holes for blasting;Install guard railings;Install, repair, and clean cattle guards;Set up voting booths and machines;Performs other duties as required.