Under the general supervision of the Road Foreman or Environmental Services Assistant Director, the Heavy Equipment Operator I performs skilled work in operating different types of construction and maintenance equipment. The employee in this position operates a variety of heavy equipment requiring a great degree of skill in performing a variety of job assignments. This employee performs tasks related to road and bridge maintenance and construction and landfill maintenance.
Essential Job Functions:
Operates heavy equipment such as a motor grader, roller, blacktop machine, chip spreader, compactor, and other heavy equipment;
- Breaks up asphalt on roads needing repair or replacement;
- Cuts, lays, and covers pipe;
- Digs, compacts, and covers trenches for disposal of refuse;
- Performs finished grading operations;
- Spreads gravel, sand, rock, and asphalt;
- Patches road and bridge surfaces;
- Performs bridge maintenance work such as mowing road ditches, installing and maintaining culverts, and filling washouts;
- Rebuilds roads and bridges;
- Sets up and picks up construction cones and signs;
- Performs light maintenance and servicing of work in connection with the operations of related equipment;
- Hauls rock, asphalt, and sand; and
- Other related duties as deemed necessary or as required.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED and one year of road and bridge maintenance and heavy equipment operator experience are preferred. A Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement is required.
Special Requirements:
The successful applicant will also be required to participate in the FHWA (CDL) drug-testing program. Regular attendance is required. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm and during the summer months between Memorial Day and Labor Day the schedule is Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm.
Benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Vision Plan, Holiday Pay, Life Insurance, Longevity Pay, Retirement, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off, AFLAC offerings.
Ellis County works to foster diversity and looks forward to applications from all qualified applicants. Ellis County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. This position will remain open until filled.
How to Apply: Ellis County is an EOE. View the expanded job description and submit your Ellis County application online. Ellis County Paper applications may also be delivered or mailed to Ellis County KS Administrative Center, C/O Human Resources, 718 Main Street, Hays, KS 67601
