Road Equipment Operator

6 days ago

Bozeman, MT, United States Gallatin County, MT Full time
Salary: $30.18 - $34.67 Hourly
Location : Bozeman, MT
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 00780
Department: Road & Bridge
Opening Date: 12/04/2025

POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the general supervision of the Road Foreman, this position operates specialized heavy equipment and tools to maintain, repair, and construct County roads and roadway features. The position also provides operational support for the Road, Bridge, and Junk Vehicle Department and performs a variety of other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Road Foreman and does not supervise other personnel.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
  • Maintain, repair, and construct County roads and roadside features using specialized heavy equipment, tools, and manual labor. Monitor project safety, inspect designated routes, and provide routine and emergency winter maintenance services.
  • Review work assignments based on the nature and urgency of road needs, available resources, and timelines. Coordinate with supervisors and other operators to complete projects efficiently.
  • Inspect road surfaces, drainage, and rights-of-way; determine appropriate methods and equipment; and perform construction and repair to County standards.
  • Operate graders, backhoes, loaders, dump trucks, and other specialized equipment. Calibrate and monitor heavy equipment for safety and effectiveness.
  • Provide manual labor support, including transporting materials, clearing roadsides and drainage, asphalt repair, ditching, tree and brush cutting, and traffic control.
  • Inspect project sites to ensure compliance with safety protocols for crews, the public, equipment, and materials. Address minor issues and escalate major concerns.
  • Conduct road inspections to identify maintenance needs, perform minor repairs, clear debris, and install or modify signs and markers.
  • Provide winter maintenance services, including plowing, applying de-icer, and sanding/gritting. Position is required to be on call during storm cycles.
  • Inspect and maintain equipment through daily checks (fluids, lights, tires, etc.), perform routine repairs, and coordinate with mechanics for major issues.
  • Participate in cross-training, emergency responses, and workload management across Road, Bridge, and Junk Vehicle operations.
  • Compile and submit timecards, activity reports, inspection logs, and other required records.
  • Collaborate with designers, contractors, and manufacturers to evaluate new methods, equipment, and tools. Recommend upgrades to improve performance, reduce costs, and meet evolving County needs.
Other Duties as Assigned
  • Perform special projects, attend training, and support Department operations as assigned. If the County Commission proclaims a local emergency due to disaster (e.g., earthquake, fire, flood), County employees may be required to provide services during the emergency and subsequent recovery.


QUALIFICATIONS
  • Proficiency in heavy equipment and tool operations, road/bridge construction standards, and basic mechanical repair.
  • Ability to monitor and enforce safety protocols, work effectively under adverse site conditions, and coordinate with others.
  • Strong communication, public relations, and teamwork skills.
  • Required certifications within six (6) months of hire:
    • Flagger Certification
    • First Aid/CPR
    • MSHA-46 (Miner) Certification
    • Wildland Fire Training
    • Work Zone Safety Training
  • Must hold a Class A CDL Type 1 driver's license with air brake and Tanker endorsement (or ability to obtain within six months of hire).
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
  • High school diploma or equivalent, plus three (3) years of related experience in heavy equipment operations, road/bridge construction, or a related trade/technical field.
  • Position is designated as safety-sensitive and subject to the County's Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy (Section 526). Pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, return-to-duty, and follow-up testing apply.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
As a condition of hire, the final candidate will be required to successfully pass a criminal and driving history check and will be required to successfully pass pre-employment drug testing. Position will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing thereafter.
For application consideration please be prepared to upload the following required documents:
  • Resume
  • Three (3) work references

*The above documents are required. Incomplete packets may not be considered. *

Gallatin County is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment on the basis of merit and qualifications without regard to race, creed, religion, color, or national origin or because of age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex when the reasonable demands of the position do not require an age, physical or mental disability, marital status, or sex distinction.
Excellent Medical Health Benefits - Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $205.00 per pay period.

Medical deductible is $400 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan - Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Supplemental Medical Coverage and voluntary Life Insurance Coverage are offered through Mutual of Omaha..
Public Employees Retirement System - Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS) - A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Supplemental Retirement Benefits are offered through Nationwide and Empower.
Sick Leave - Full-time employees accrue 7.40 hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave - Full-time employees accrue 9.20 hours per month and are eligible to use leave once it is accrued. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays - The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.

Paid Parental Leave (PPL)- In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Gallatin County provides 240 hours of PPL to eligible full-time employees. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Gallatin County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.

Bilingual Pay - Gallatin County allows for bilingual pay to employees that provide translation services to County departments and offices. The bilingual pay allows for extra compensation to employees that provide this service.

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