Employer: Finney County
Department:
Job Title: Equipment Operator Trainee
Salary: $0.000 


Job Description:

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

This is a general road construction position which operates trucks, road construction and maintenance equipment.  The position works on road construction and or maintenance projects and assists in processing and delivery of road materials.  The position requires the operation of trucks and various types of light to medium duty construction equipment and is under the supervision of the Road Superintendent, Assistant Road Superintendent, or EO Specialist as directed by the Road Superintendent.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1.       Train to operate a variety of trucks, construction equipment (light and heavy), maintenance machinery, and material processing equipment necessary for road construction or maintenance projects.

2.       Train to operate machinery and equipment to process, move, load, and store road construction materials as directed.

3.       Learn techniques and methods to operate machinery and equipment to construct and/ or maintain roads as directed.

4.       Properly learn to attach accessories to equipment as needed.

5.       Learn and properly complete daily paperwork as required for construction and/or maintenance activities.

6.       Learn and perform daily maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment and/or vehicles, to include checking fluid levels, lubrication, and fueling. 

7.       Learn and accurately maintain vehicle and equipment maintenance records.

8.       Respond to change productively and complete other tasks as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

1.        Ability to learn operational skills for vehicles and light to medium duty construction equipment.

2.       General knowledge of use of hand tools.

EXPERIENCE

1.       Completed all requirements within time frame as per The Finney County Operator Trainee Program or equivalent satisfactory experience as determined by the Director of Public Works.

MENTAL AND PHYSICAL ABILITIES

1.       Ability to sit for long periods of time.

2.       Physical agility to safely operate and maintain vehicles and machinery.

3.       Ability to handle equipment or materials weighing in excess of one hundred pounds.

4.       Ability to complete daily work and maintenance records clearly and legibly.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

1.       High School diploma or equivalent

2.       Drivers license

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

1.       Not Applicable

WORKING CONDITIONS

1.       This position involves work in an outdoor environment year around in varying weather conditions.

Vacancy Number: FICO-PW30-3-2013

Open Date: 3/4/2026 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 11:59:00 PM