General Equipment Operator

General Equipment Operator – Vegetation Crew

Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a General Equipment Operator on the Vegetation Crew in our Maintenance division. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and starting wage is $22.80 - $25.20 per hour, DOQ.

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid parental leave, paid vacation and holidays, 401K match 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 supervision over an inmate crew. Will be required to enforce the rules outlined in the Ada County Sheriff Labor Detail Participant Contract for any and 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 :

An AA / EEO / ADA

Employer Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

Salary / Compensation : $22.80 - $25.20 per hour

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