Heavy Equipment Operator - Summit County : Job Details

Salary: $29.88 - $31.37 HourlyLocation : Dillon, COJob Type: Regular Full-TimeDepartment: Landfill OperationsOpening Date: 03/28/2024Closing Date: Continuous DescriptionAre you an experienced heavy equipment operator looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real impact? Summit County Resource Allocation Park (SCRAP) is seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team! If you take pride in operating machinery, enjoy working outdoors, and want to contribute to responsible waste management and recycling efforts, this is the job for you!Why Join Us?Work in a team-oriented environment with a positive missionOperate a variety of heavy equipment in a dynamic settingCompetitive pay and great benefitsOpportunity to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with supportPrimary Responsibilities:Operate heavy equipment including loaders, dozers, excavators, compactors, roll-off trucks, forklifts, and balersTransport and haul recycled materials from drop-off centersMaintain and clean recycling drop-off locations to ensure efficiency and safetyAssist with sorting recyclables at the SCRAP facilityPerform additional manual tasks as needed to support landfill and recycling operations Typical Qualifications High school diploma or GED required; vocational school desirable.Experience as a heavy equipment operator or a combination of education, training and experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job are a plus.Minimum of 1 year operating similar heavy equipment.The ability to obtain a Colorado Commercial Vehicle Driver License (CDL) within 6-months of hiring.STARTING SALARY: $29.88-$32.86/hour and a sign-on bonus program is available! Summit County Government offers an excellent benefits program. Supplemental Information Continuous until filled. To apply, please submit a Summit County Government application, resume, and cover letter online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/summitco or mail to Summit County Human Resources, PO Box 68, Breckenridge, CO 80424. For questions regarding the position, please reach out to Amanda McQueer at [email protected]. All positions are subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.Equal Opportunity EmployerWe offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.Part-time employees who work an average of 32 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro-rated basis.To learn more details, visit our benefits page