Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator

At the Anoka County Highway Department, it is our vision to enhance and protect life by providing safe roads and eliminating traffic congestion. As an Equipment Operator, you'll play a key role in supporting that mission by helping to maintain safe and reliable roadways year-round.

In this position, you will operate motorized and heavy equipment to support a wide range of road maintenance, construction, and snow and ice control activities. Responsibilities include reporting preventative maintenance on trucks and equipment, plowing and sanding, snow removal, setting up traffic control, flagging either manually or with auto-flaggers, patching and crack filling, tree trimming and removal, paving, patching, catch basin repair, shouldering, and performing ditch and sidewalk maintenance. If you enjoy hands-on work that makes a real impact in the community, this could be the role for you.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will occur as applications are received for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary : $55,640 to $75,108 ($26.75 to $36.11 per hour).
• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more.
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement / professional development opportunities.

Work Location

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Qualifications and Requirements

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

Union Representation

This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement between Anoka County and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49. Employees represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers Local No. 49 contribute three percent (3%) of the employee's wages to the International Union of Operating Engineers Central Pension Fund. This position is open to current Anoka County employee members of the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 49 positions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal / driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and / or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and / or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

As required by federal law, Anoka County must conduct a query of driving records in the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse as part of the pre-employment process for CDL drivers (382.701 Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.). While Clearinghouse registration is not required, you will need to be registered to provide electronic consent for Anoka County to run a full query of your driving record in the Clearinghouse. Failing to provide consent to a query will result in a driver being prohibited from performing any safety-sensitive functions for Anoka County.

Applicants for positions that require driving a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) at any time will be required to undergo controlled substances testing prior to employment and will be subject to further controlled substances and alcohol testing throughout their period of employment.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County's 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity