Albany 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 equipment
- Experience 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.
