Equipment Operator I/Road Construction Tech (Non-CDL) - District 3 (East Side)

The Cullman County Commission is hiring an Equipment Operator I/Road Construction Tech (non-CDL) for the Road Department District 3 (East Side). The employee will operate trucks and a variety of other less complex road construction equipment or may operate heavy equipment to perform semi-skilled work in a training mode. Will perform routine maintenance as required and other duties as assigned by the supervisors.Must Possess Ability to operate and perform operator maintenance and small repairs on trucks, light tractors, graders, and backhoes. Ability to operate a tractor with large mowing attachments or implements to clean and clear rights-of-way. Ability to operate a compactor roller to compact surfaces, pull grid roller prior to paving. Ability to operate a bucket truck and dump truck. Ability to perform strenuous manual labor, including but not limited to operating a chain saw, using axe, bush axe, and saw to clear brush; loading and unloading heavy construction materials, shoveling asphalt, dirt, rocks, etc; installing and cleaning drainpipes. A Class "A" CDL **or the ability to become certified within a set time. (REQUIRED for the Equipment Operator I)** A driving record that meets the standards set by the County's insurance carrier.This is a "safety-sensitive" position**. Successful candidate **must pass a pre-employment drug screening** and will be **subject to random, unannounced drug testing throughout employment** with the County in all "safety-sensitive" positions.