Equipment Operator I

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.