Date Posted: June 6, 2023
Closes: June 28, 2023
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General Equipment Operator - Vegetation Crew
Applications are now being accepted for the position of General Equipment Operator on the Vegetation Crew. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and starting wage is $21.30 - $24.50 per hour/ DOQ. This position is eligible for a SIGN ON BONUS.
ACHD offers an excellent benefit 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:
- The primary duties of this position are to perform skilled work, manual labor, and operate light to heavy-duty maintenance equipment
including winter maintenance equipment for plowing, sanding, and de-icing the roads.
- This position may perform skilled work as it relates to tree trimming, shoulder mowing, and weed spraying activities.
- This position may work with the Sheriff Labor Detail (SLD) program and provide minimal supervision over an inmate crew. Will be required to enforce the rules outlined in the Ada County Sheriff
Labor Detail Participant Contract for all SLD participants. You will receive a 5% differential in compensation while performing SLD lead duties. If you are performing GEO duties, you are not eligible for the 5% differential pay.
- Responding to winter weather conditions and other emergencies is an essential function of this position and may require working outside of normal work hours.
Qualifications:
- Must have a current Idaho Class A CDL license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment. If license is from another state, must be able to obtain an Idaho CDL
by start of employment. Must obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment.
Candidates without a Class A CDL may be considered for a General Equipment Operator CDL Training Opportunity. Within the first 6 months of employment must attend District provided CDL training course and complete required training and tests to obtain Idaho Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.
- Candidates without a Class A CDL may be considered for a General Equipment Operator CDL Training Opportunity. Within the first 6 months of employment must attend District provided CDL training course and complete required training and tests to obtain Idaho Class A CDL with Tanker endorsement.
- Experience driving/operating dump truck and loader is required as well as experience with trimming trees and knowledge of tree species is a plus.
- Must be able to lift 50 and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
- Must be able to pass a background check and finger printing through the Ada County Sheriff's Office to work on the Vegetation Crew.
- Any combination of education, training, or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities, may be acceptable.
A completed ACHD Employment Application is required and must be submitted to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m., June 28, 2023.Applications will be reviewed periodically. Apply as soon as possible to ensure you will be considered for this position. This
job announcement will be closed if the position is filled prior to the closing date.
