ACHD Job Opening

Date Posted: May 22, 2023
Closes: Open Until Filled

General Equipment Operators

Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for General Equipment Operators on several crews. These are full-time, non-exempt positions with a starting wage range of $21.30 - $24.50 per hour, DOQ.

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid vacation and holidays, and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

• Perform skilled work and operate light- to heavy-duty maintenance equipment. Also operate winter maintenance equipment for plowing, sanding, and deicing the roads.
• Responding to winter weather conditions are an essential function of these positions and may require working outside of normal work hours.

Qualifications:

• Must have a current 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 dump trucks is required, and experience with sander/anti-icing unit is a plus.
• Requires ability to frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Any combination of education, training or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be acceptable.