Heavy Equipment Operator

at Boundary County in Bonners Ferry, Idaho, United States

Job Description

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Position # RB02 Heavy Equipment Operator
Department Road and Bridge
Starting wage $21.23 

Job Summary 

Operates and maintains a variety of types of heavy equipment used in the maintenance, repair and construction of the County Road and Bridge System, including class A trucks, graders, bulldozers, front end loaders, back hoes, dump trucks, crusher equipment, asphalt production and application equipment, snow removal equipment and sanding equipment.  

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum of two years in a related field. Background in heavy equipment operation.
• Must maintain a valid Idaho Commercial Driver's License Class A.
• Must be able to pass exams and acquire CDL endorsements “tanker” within six months of hire date.
• Must maintain a valid ATSSA (American Traffic Safety Services Association) registered flaggers card at all times (Requires training and re-certification every 3 years)
• Must complete MSHA (Mine Safety and Health Administration) " New Employee and Hazard Awareness Training for Miners" within 6 months of hire date. All employees are required to complete "Annual Refresher Training for Miners" on a yearly basis.

Minimum Education High School Diploma or equivalent 

40 hours per week; shift varies by season. May be required to work overtime.

All applications must be submitted on a Boundary County Application Form. County Employee apply by submitting application to

Personnel Director by 5:00pm. on the closing date.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: Boundary County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age (unless a bona fide job requirement), disability, or retaliation. 

Closing date : 3/29/2024