Heavy Equipment Operator-Flood Control

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Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place….its our heart and service that bring us together.

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery used in construction, maintenance, repair, flood control, and/or landfill operations.

Three (3) years of closely related experience.

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) issued by the State of Utah at the time of hire or within ninety (90) days of the hire date. Some positions may require a Class A CDL within ninety (90) days of the hire date.

Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire or within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

Must obtain forklift certifications within three (3) months of the hire date.

Some positions may be required to obtain flagging certification within three (3) months of the hire date.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing. 

This position requires driving and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods; a full range of motion in the shoulders, arms, hands, wrists, legs, and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs. on an intermittent basis.

Constant exposure to traffic hazards, extreme heat and cold, noise, dust, fumes, grease, and unsanitary conditions.

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment, including bulldozers, large front-end loaders, track hoes, 10-wheel dump trucks, scrapers, compactors, motor graders, excavators, and snow removal equipment to perform assigned Division-specific job duties.
• Performs Division-specific journeyman-level maintenance, repair, and construction work.
• Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment, including picks, shovels, rakes, and chainsaws.
• Checks, services, and performs routine maintenance on equipment; makes minor equipment repairs and field tests repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Follows safety requirements in accordance with OSHA and/or MUTCD regulations and acceptable industry standards.
• Trains new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Responds to emergency situations.

• Installs, repairs, and maintains storm drain lines, storm drains, and catch basins to prevent flooding.
• Assists with tree trimming, flagging, filling and placing sandbags, and removing ice jams from streams.
• Maintains pressurized and non-pressurized irrigation systems, including repair and maintenance of sprinkler systems.

• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Equipment inspections and reporting procedures
• OSHA and/or MUTCD safety practices and procedures
• Principles and standards of solid waste disposal, flood control, and/or construction, maintenance, and repair procedures

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and trucks in all weather conditions
• Respond to emergency first aid needs
• Perform heavy manual labor
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Maintain effective working relationships with other employees, vendors, and the public

This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.