General Equipment Operator- Grade Crew

Garden City ID

Description

General Equipment Operator Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a General Equipment Operator on the Adams Grade Crew. This is a full-time position with a starting wage range of $17.83 - $20.50 per hour, DOQ. Primary Responsibilities: • Under general supervision of the Crew Chief, the primary duty of this position is to perform skilled work and operate light- to heavy-duty maintenance equipment which includes dump truck, water truck, roller, loader, jackhammer, as well as winter maintenance equipment for plowing, sanding, and deicing the roads. • This position will repair and replace asphalt on the roadways, including potholes, trench repairs, shoulder repairs, chipsealing, cracksealing, and other road maintenance. • Responding to winter weather conditions and other emergencies is an essential function of this position and may require working outside of normal work hours. Qualifications: • Must have a current Idaho Class A CDL license. If license is from another state, must be able to obtain an Idaho CDL by start of employment. Must obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment. • Experience driving/operating dump truck and loader is required. • Knowledge of chipsealing, cracksealing, and other road maintenance techniques is preferred. • Any combination of education, training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable. A completed ACHD Employment application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m, May 6, 2021. Applications are available at 3775 Adams St.; Garden City, ID 83714 or on our website at www.achdidaho.org. An AA/EEO/ADA Employer Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations