MECHANIC
AND
HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
The Nez Perce County Road Dept is accepting applications for two full-time positions: Mechanic and Heavy Equipment Operator, both based out of the Lewiston Road Shop. Starting hourly pay for both positions is $18.37 - $21.61 DOE/DOQ, with exceptional benefits including: PERSI retirement, excellent medical insurance and generous vacation/sick/holiday leave. Mechanic will work under the general supervision of the Shop Foreman and perform regular maintenance, servicing and specific repair duties on county vehicles and equipment. Successful hire must meet a minimum of five (5) years’ progressive experience in vehicle and heavy equipment repair OR at least two years’ work experience and have an Associates’ Degree in Diesel Mechanics. Heavy Equipment Operator will work under the supervision of the Area Foreman and will operate heavy equipment, including trucks up to 60,000 GVW, during the performance of construction, maintenance and repair activities on County roads and structures. Successful hire must have at least two years’ experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment. Both positions require a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) and possession of a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire. Successful hires must reside within 30 minutes of the Lewiston Road Shop and must successfully pass drug testing upon hire and random testing while employed. View complete job qualifications in the Mechanic and Heavy Equipment Operator job descriptions and cover letters linked below. Completed Applications for Employment (also linked below) must be turned in by Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.