General Equipment Operator

Ada County Highway District · United States

General Equipment Operator – Keep Ada County Moving!

Up to $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!!

Ada County Highway District (ACHD)is looking for General Equipment Operators to join our Maintenance Team. At ACHD, you won’t spend your days behind a desk. You’ll operate a variety of equipment, work alongside a team, and help keep Ada County’s roads and infrastructure safe and in good working order. And when winter weather hits, you’ll be part of the team that keeps people moving.

These are full-time, non-exempt positions with a starting wage of $23.80–$26.20 per hour, DOQ. Depending on your experience and ACHD’s needs, you may have an opportunity to work with our Grade, Utility, Broom, Vegetation, or Drainage Crew.

What You’ll Do

• Operate light, medium, and heavy-duty maintenance and construction equipment, including dump trucks, water trucks, rollers, sweepers, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other equipment as needed.
• Perform a variety of hands-on work related to the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, sidewalks, storm drains, concrete structures, and other infrastructure within the right-of-way.
• Help keep Ada County moving during winter weather by applying sand and deicer to road surfaces and removing snow.
• Respond to winter weather and other emergencies when needed.

What You’ll Need

• An Idaho Class A CDL with tanker endorsement.
• If you have a CDL from another state, you must be able to obtain an Idaho CDL by your start date.
• If you do not have a tanker endorsement, you must be able to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.

Why Work for ACHD?

We offer an amazing benefits package designed to support you both on and off the job, including:

• Up to $5000 Sign-on Bonus!!
• Affordable medical, vision, and dental insurance -- including $0 premiums for employee-only coverage
• Paid vacation time - accrue up to 4 weeks per year
• 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave designed to help support you and your family
• Membership in one of the nation's best pension plans; the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI)
• 401(k) matching opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development to help you continue learning and growing
• And the opportunity to do work that has a visible impact on the community every day

Ready to Get to Work?

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so apply early! Positions may be filled as openings become available.

Applications are available at 5800 N. Meeker Ave., Boise, ID 83713 or on our website. If you are unable to apply online, please complete an application at 5800 N. Meeker Ave., Boise; send your resume to:

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