Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II

Salary

$42,640.00 - $68,140.80 Annually

Location

Madison, AL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2025-00121

Department

District 2

Opening Date

07/07/2025

Closing Date

7/21/2025 5:00 PM Central

Hiring Manager

Commissioner Steve Haraway

Hiring Manager Contact Information

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• Description
• Benefits

Position Overview

Under administrative supervision, employees in this class operate trucks and a limited variety of heavy construction machinery in the construction maintenance of bridges, roads, water pipes, and other structures. Employees in this class are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of all equipment they use, including minor repair and maintenance. Work is moderately complex in nature, conforming to the detailed instructions given by a supervisor, with inspections occurring during its progress and after completion

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

(All duties listed may not be included in any one position nor does the list include all tasks found in a position of this class.)

• Must be able to operate backhoe, trackhoe, motorgrader, skidsteer, mini excavator, tractor, and bush hog.
• Performs light maintenance and field repairs on equipment and machinery as necessary.
• Loads and unloads equipment and machinery.
• Transports materials and equipment to be delivered, serviced, or repaired.
• Assists work crews with various manual labor tasks when necessary.
• Performs other related work as required.

Education and Experience

Education and Experience

• Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth school grade with considerable experience in the operation of hauling and construction equipment.
• Must have experience in hauling and spreading gravel with a triaxle dump truck.

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability

• Working knowledge of the traffic laws, techniques, and procedures pertaining to the safe and efficient operation of trucks and equipment.
• Skill in the operation of trucks, wheeled tractors, and other lighter equipment.
• Skill to perform basic maintenance tasks.
• Ability to understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to make judgments regarding road worthiness and compliance per D.O.T. regulations.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be physically capable of performing strenuous manual labor in adverse weather conditions.
• Must be able to see well enough to operate motor vehicles and equipment.
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate to other workers and supervisors, both by radio and in person.
• Must be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Must be able to pass a D.O.T. commercial driver's physical.

Certifications or Licenses Required

• Must hold a valid Alabama Commercial Driver's License and be insurable by the Madison County Commission's risk underwriters.

Work Schedule

• Monday - Thursday
• 6:00AM - 4:30PM

To be considered for this position, all applicants must complete the employment application in full.

Madison County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Madison County is a drug-free workplace and conducts drug and alcohol testing.

A comprehensive set of benefits is offered for all full-time employees. No benefits are offered to part-time or seasonal employees. Please consult with the Human Resources Department for a full list of benefits.

Madison County periodically reviews and when fiscally able, adjusts salary rates and our benefits package to remain competitive in our area.

Benefits Summary

Healthcare Insurance: Blue Cross of Alabama is administered through the Local Government Health Insurance Plan (LGHIP).

Coverage Type Employee's Premium County's Contribution

Single Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 64.00 $ 254.50

Family Coverage Bi-weekly Premium $ 155.75 $ 620.05

Dental Coverage: Dental coverage is included with LGHIP through Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama. LGHIP manages dental costs and provides enhanced dental benefits using negotiated discounts with in-network dentists. To locate in-network dentists go to www.bcbsal.com. Assuming the services are covered you will normally only be responsible for out of pocket.

Life Insurance: Madison County provides $25,000 in life, $25,000 in accidental death and dismemberment and $25,000 line of duty insurance to eligible employees in certified positions.

Employee Retirement Plans: Employees are required to participate in the Employees Retirement System, which is a Defined Benefit Plan administered through the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA). Participants contribute 5% to 8.5% of their earnings depending on their hire date and classification. Sworn Certified Personnel have an accelerated contribution schedule

• Employer contribution percentage is set by the Retirement Systems of Alabama and changes annually.

Employee Clinic: Madison County employees and dependents over age 12 may use the Employee Health Clinic for the low co-pay of $15.00 per visit. To be eligible to use the clinic, the employee and dependent must be enrolled in Madison County's health insurance plan as their primary coverage.

Voluntary Plans are also available:

• Additional life Insurance for employee and dependents
• Flexible spending accounts (healthcare and childcare)
• Vision Insurance

Holidays, Annual Leave and Sick Leave:

• Minimum of 10 holidays per calendar year
• Accrue 8 hours of annual leave and 8 hours of sick leave per month