Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee - GovernmentJobs.com : Job Details

Are 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 mission
• Operate a variety of heavy equipment in a dynamic setting
• Competitive pay and great benefits
• Opportunity to obtain a Colorado Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with support

Primary Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment including loaders, dozers, excavators, compactors, roll-off trucks, forklifts, and balers
• Transport and haul recycled materials from drop-off centers
• Maintain and clean recycling drop-off locations to ensure efficiency and safety
• Assist with sorting recyclables at the SCRAP facility
• Perform 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.

$27.30-$30.03 plus a Sign on Bonus program!

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].

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check, drug test, and requires proof of citizenship or authorization for employment in the U.S.