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Albany County is seeking an Equipment Operator I for Road and Bridge. This is a full-time position with benefits. The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating several types of automotive equipment and performs a variety of manual labor tasks.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent; Possess experience in operating several types of automotive equipment and machinery; Possess the ability to lift eighty (80) pounds and work in adverse weather conditions; Possess a valid Wyoming Class A-CDL driver's license and have the ability to obtain a T endorsement and a DOT Medical Card; Employees must demonstrate the ability to follow complex written and verbal directions and have knowledge of traffic and general mechanical aptitude; Have the ability to work as a team member and independently; Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience operating backhoes, graders, tractors, trucks, and other heavy equipment; Possess 2 years experience; The ability to make minor mechanical repairs to equipment Experience repairing and maintaining roads and bridges. The Equipment Operator is responsible for the following: Grade and maintain gravel and dirt surfaced roads; Repair bridges, auto gates, and replace culverts; Operate a truck connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel, and supplies; Operate a dump truck carrying tools, equipment and supplies, leaves, snow, brush, sand, gravel, garbage, trash, and dirt; Operate a tractor with power mower attachment and front-end loader; Operate a bulldozer in repairing of roadways, along with stockpiling dirt and gravel; Operate a vibratory roller; Weld and cut steel to build cattle guards, bumpers and flatbeds for pickups; Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment; Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported; Plow Roads during and after a snowstorm; Operate front-end loader, forklift, back hoe, and comparable equipment; Perform tasks in the shop when not working as a Motor Equipment Operator; Install and maintain traffic signs; Operate a computer to keep records to maintain time, service, and material records; Interpret shop drawings and construction plans; Operate radio equipment; Operate transit and level to take grade readings; Build and repair snow fences; Operate high pressure water system; Operate sandblaster; Prepare holes for blasting; Install guard railings; Install, repair, and clean cattle guards; Set up voting booths and machines; Performs other duties as required.