Equipment Operator I/Road Construction Tech (Non-CDL) - District 1 (West Side)

The Cullman County Commission is hiring an Equipment Operator I/Road Construction Tech (non-CDL) for the Road Department District 1 (West Side). The employee will operate trucks and a variety of other less complex road construction equipment or may operate heavy equipment to perform semi-skilled work in a training mode. Will perform routine maintenance as required and other duties as assigned by the supervisors.

Must Possess:

* Ability to operate and perform operator maintenance and small repairs on trucks, light tractors, graders, and backhoes.

* Ability to operate a tractor with large mowing attachments or implements to clean and clear rights-of-way.

* Ability to operate a compactor roller to compact surfaces, pull grid roller prior to paving.

* Ability to operate a bucket truck and dump truck.

* Ability to perform strenuous manual labor, including but not limited to operating a chain saw, using axe, bush axe, and saw to clear brush; loading and unloading heavy construction materials, shoveling asphalt, dirt, rocks, etc; installing and cleaning drainpipes.

* A Class "A" CDL **or the ability to become certified within a set time. (REQUIRED for the Equipment Operator I)**

* A driving record that meets the standards set by the County's insurance carrier.

**This is a "safety-sensitive" position**. Successful candidate **must pass a pre-employment drug screening** and will be **subject to random, unannounced drug testing throughout employment** with the County in all "safety-sensitive" positions.