General Equipment Operator – Vegetation Crew

Ada County Highway District is now accepting applications for a General Equipment Operator on the 
Vegetation Crew in our Maintenance division. This is a full-time, non-exempt position and starting wage 
is $22.80 - $27.70 per hour, DOQ. 

ACHD offers an excellent benefit package with medical, vision and dental insurance, paid parental leave, 
paid vacation and holidays, 401K match and membership in the Public Employee Retirement System of 
Idaho (PERSI).

Primary Responsibilities:

• The primary duties of this position are to perform skilled work, manual labor, and operate light- to 
  heavy-duty maintenance equipment including winter maintenance equipment for plowing, 
  sanding, and de-icing the roads.
• This position may perform skilled work as it relates to tree trimming, shoulder mowing, and weed 
  spraying activities.
• This position may work with the Sheriff Labor Detail (SLD) program and provide supervision over an 
  inmate crew. Will be required to enforce the rules outlined in the Ada County Sheriff Labor Detail 
  Participant Contract for any and all SLD participants. You will receive a 5% differential in 
  compensation while performing SLD lead duties. If you are performing GEO duties you are not 
  eligible for the 5% differential pay.
• Responding to winter weather conditions and other emergencies is an essential function of this 
  position and may require working outside of normal work hours.

Qualifications:

• Must have a current Idaho Class A CDL license or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of 
  employment. If license is from another state, must be able to obtain an Idaho CDL by start of 
  employment. Must obtain a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment. Candidates 
  without a Class A CDL may be considered for a General Equipment Operator CDL Training 
  Opportunity. Within the first 6 months of employment must attend District provided CDL training 
  course and complete required training and tests to obtain Idaho Class A CDL with Tanker 
  endorsement.
• Must have and Idaho Professional Applicators License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Experience driving/operating dump truck and loader is required as well as experience with 
  trimming trees and knowledge of tree species is a plus.
• ISA Certified Arborist preferred.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds.
• Must be able to pass a background check and finger printing through the Ada County Sheriff’s 
  Office to work on the Vegetation Crew.
• Any combination of education, training, or experience which provides the required knowledge, 
  skills and abilities, may be acceptable

An AA/EEO/ADA Employer
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations

Salary/Compensation: $22.80 - $27.70 per hour