Equipment Operator

Anoka County

Equipment Operator maintaining Anoka County roads through heavy-equipment operations, repairs, paving, and snow control. Supporting safe year-round transportation infrastructure for Minnesota residents.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeAndover • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57,324 - $77,376 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in operating heavy equipment for road maintenance and construction, including snow and ice control. Possesses strong knowledge of safety standards, equipment maintenance, and the ability to work in various weather conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Heavy Equipment OperationValid Minnesota Class A or B CDLSnow Removal and Ice Control ExperiencePreventative Maintenance of Highway EquipmentKnowledge of State Laws and Federal Regulations

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Hard Skills

Motorized Equipment OperationRoad MaintenancePatching and Crack FillingTree Trimming and RemovalCatch Basin RepairDitch CleaningSidewalk MaintenanceTraffic Control ServicesBasic Equipment MaintenanceHydraulic Hose Repair

Soft Skills

Ability to Work in All Weather ConditionsPhysical StaminaAttention to Safety Standards

Tools & Technologies

Changeable Message BoardsSnow PlowsSanding EquipmentRoad Maintenance Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Minnesota Class A or B CDL with Air Brake EndorsementFMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse Consent

Industry Keywords

Highway ConstructionRoad Systems EnvironmentPublic RoadwaysDOT PhysicalControlled Substances Testing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate motorized and heavy equipment for year-round road maintenance, construction, and snow and ice control
Perform plowing, sanding, snow removal, patching, crack filling, paving, shouldering, tree trimming and removal, catch basin repair, ditch cleaning, and sidewalk maintenance and repair
Maintain culverts, catch basins, cross pipes, and storm sewers in safe operating condition
Keep roads and rights-of-way clear of roadkill, crash debris, and other hazards
Follow safety standards during digging, inspections, maintenance, traffic interruption, and other operations
Analyze and prepare for weather and traffic conditions, limited visibility, and operational controls
Perform preventative maintenance, cleaning, and daily inspections of assigned equipment
Repair hydraulic hoses and connections and perform basic equipment maintenance
Provide traffic control services, including operating changeable message boards and flagging
Respond to weather emergencies and changing conditions for tree removal, plowing, and sanding
Travel between county work sites as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent education
Two years of full-time paid job-related experience operating highway construction and/or maintenance equipment
Valid Minnesota Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with air brake endorsement
Ability to obtain a Minnesota Class A CDL with tanker and air brake endorsement within one year of employment
Successfully pass driver’s license background check
Ability to commit to a 24/7 on-call shift rotation
Experience in snow removal and ice control operations in a highway road systems environment preferred
Ability to operate heavy equipment
Ability to perform minor repairs and primary maintenance of highway equipment
Knowledge of state laws, federal regulations, and department policy pertaining to heavy motorized vehicles and equipment on public roadways
Ability to work in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding tasks
Ability to regularly lift 0–25 lbs. and occasionally lift up to 100 lbs.
Ability to pass required pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen, DOT physical, and other applicable qualification checks
Required consent for FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse driving-record query
Controlled substances testing required before employment and throughout employment for CMV-driving positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

24 days of paid flexible time off
Up to 12.5 paid holidays
Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees
Pension plan and other retirement investment options
Advancement/professional development opportunities
Collective bargaining agreement representation by International Union of Operating Engineers – Local No. 49
Employees represented by IUOE Local No. 49 contribute three percent of wages to the Central Pension Fund