About this role
County Road Equipment Operator
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
COLUMBIA COUNTY PUBLIC WORKS
Columbia County Public Works is seeking to hire an entry level to advanced Equipment Operator. This position performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled highway maintenance tasks as a member of a crew and operates a variety of highway equipment and tools. Applicants are not required to have a current Washington Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A with endorsement N; however, new hires are required to obtain a CDL through the County’s CDL training program within their probationary period, which may be up to a year. Preference will be given to applicants who have a Washington Class A CDL.
This is a bargaining unit position. Wages for this position range from $26.49 to $27.56 depending on qualifications and experience. Applicants who have work experience with other municipal entities may be placed in a higher pay range at the discretion of the employer. New employees are subject to a minimum of 6 months and up to a year probationary period. Position includes a competitive benefit package.
Columbia County is an equal opportunity employer.