General Equipment Operator - Adams Grade Crew

General Equipment Operator – Adams Grade Crew

Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a General Equipment Operator on the
Adams Grade Crew in our Maintenance division. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and starting wage 
is $22.80 - $27.70 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. 

An AA/EEO/ADA Employer
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations

Salary/Compensation: $22.80 - $27.70 per hour