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.