General Equipment Operator/Drainage Crew
General Equipment Operator- Drainage Crew
Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a General Equipment Operator on the Drainage Crew. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and starting wage is $17.83 - $20.50 per hour/ DOQ. This position is eligible for a sign on bonus. ACHD offers an excellent benefits package which includes medical, vision and dental insurance, paid maternity/paternity leave, paid vacation and holidays and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Responsibilities:
· Under supervision of the Drainage Crew Chief, the primary duties include cleaning storm drain pipes, catch basins, grates, skimmers, irrigation pipes crossing the Right-of-Way, and sediment tanks throughout Ada County.
· Performs skilled work and operates light- to heavy-duty maintenance equipment and winter maintenance equipment for plowing, sanding, and deicing the roads.
· Winter operations are an essential function of this position and may require working outside of normal work hours.
Qualifications:
· Prior experience operating a Hydro Vac Truck, Loader, Dump Truck, and Water Truck is preferred, but not required. Experience operating a Dump Truck with sander/anti-icing unit is a plus.
· Must be able to lift up to 80 lbs., and a strong work ethic is required.
· A current Idaho Class “A” CDL license is required, with the ability to obtain a tanker endorsement.
· Any combination of education, training or experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be acceptable.
An AA/EEO/ADA Employer Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.