General Equipment Operator- Grade Crew
Ada County Highway District
Garden City, ID
Full-time
Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades
Posted on October 15, 2024
General Equipment Operator- Grade Crew
Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a General Equipment Operator on the
Cloverdale Grade Crew in our Maintenance division. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and starting
wage is $22.80 - $26.30 per hour, DOQ.
ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation, and
holidays, paid parental leave, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of
Idaho (PERSI).
Primary Responsibilities:
• Under general supervision of the Crew Chief, the primary duty of this position is to perform
skilled work and operate light- to heavy-duty maintenance equipment which includes dump
truck, water truck, roller, loader, air compressor, jackhammer, as well as winter maintenance
equipment for plowing, sanding, and deicing the roads.
• This position will repair and replace asphalt on the roadways, including potholes, trench repairs,
shoulder barrow ditch repairs, chip sealing, crack sealing, and other road maintenance.
• Responding to winter weather conditions and other emergencies is an essential function of this
position and will require working outside of normal work hours.
Qualifications:
• With ACHD’s assistance the incumbent must be able to obtain an Idaho Class A CDL license
within the first 6 months of employment.
• OR currently possess an Idaho Class A CDL license. 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.
• Experience driving/operating dump truck and loader is preferred.
• Knowledge of asphalt placement and compaction, chip sealing, crack sealing, and other road
maintenance techniques is preferred.
• 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
4:30pm on October 28, 2024. 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. Applications are available at 3775 Adams St, Garden City ID, or on our
website at www.achdidaho.org.
An AA/EEO/ADA Employer
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations