NEOGOV · 1 month ago
Public Works - Equipment Operator
Hawthorne, NV
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$18.32/hr - $20.40/hrNEOGOV is a company that provides innovative solutions for public sector organizations. They are seeking an Equipment Operator to operate a variety of heavy and maintenance equipment for public works maintenance activities, including road maintenance and repairs.
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Responsibilities
Safely maintains and operates assigned equipment to maintain County dirt, gravel and paved roads and County rights of ways; identifies appropriate tasks and equipment to complete maintenance tasks
Types of equipment operated include, but are not limited to, Semi-truck, front end loader, motor grader, bulldozer, rear end dump truck, belly dump trailer, water truck/trailer, lowboy trailer, quad, small utility trailer, fork lift, scissor lift, street sweeper, pickup truck, crack sealer, boom truck, screening plant, roller, sander, truck mounted conveyor, cement mixer, asphalt cutter, auger skid-steer, welder, side-x-side
Repairs or replaces asphalt or concrete; covers pot holes; seals cracks in asphalt; installs, cleans and repairs culverts; sprays or removes weeds and brush; performs a variety of other manual tasks including lifting, carrying and use of hand tools
Keeps records of time worked, equipment and supplies used, and conditions observed
Performs routine maintenance and repairs on equipment (adjusts, lubricates, and replaces fluids on equipment); checks for wear and for needed repairs, cleans equipment; cleans, sharpens, and adjusts manual tools
Will be required to assist other County departments, agencies and staff during emergencies or scheduled projects. A high level of teamwork is required
Required to respond to after hours, weekend, holiday and emergency callouts as needed such as snow removal, flooding, fire, or other emergency
Cleans trash and other debris from Dirt and paved roads and right-of-ways. May operate power equipment to accomplish such cleaning
Fuels equipment and vehicles; picks up and delivers materials and equipment, cleans and maintains tools and equipment, maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition
Observes safe work methods and uses safety equipment; secures work sites from traffic hazards as necessary; attends safety meetings
Other duties as assigned on temporary basis may include: Groundskeeping, cutting trees, clearing weeds, clearing properties, painting, minor building construction, crosswalk painting, blade dirt runways at airport, patch and repair streets, easements and sidewalks, screen sand or gravel, snow removal
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Valid Nevada issued Class A CDL with endorsements
At least 21 years of age
Knowledge of capabilities, operational characteristics, adjustment and preventive maintenance of the types of construction equipment to which assigned
Knowledge of public works maintenance, construction and repair methods and techniques related to the area of assignment
Knowledge of use and maintenance of hand and power tools related to the work
Knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances applicable to equipment operation
Knowledge of safety principles, practices and equipment related to the work
Skills to practice safe work procedures and practices
Skills to use and/or operate a variety of equipment skillfully and safely
Skills to drive a variety of vehicles skillfully and safely
Skills to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Skills to maintain accurate records of work performed
Skills to work independently in remote geographical areas
Skills to adjust and perform preventative maintenance on the equipment to which assigned
Skills to recognize potentially hazardous situations on the job site and take appropriate action
Ability to perform supervisory duties in the area assigned
Ability to identify construction needs for assigned projects
Ability to maintain accurate logs and records
Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions
Ability to excavate, level, cut, and distribute earth and trenches
Ability to perform street paving and asphalt laying functions
Ability to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction, and repair work in the area of work assigned
Ability to perform heavy manual labor
Ability to work independently in the absence of supervision
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Benefits
100% employer paid health care
Dental
Vision and life insurance
100% employer paid retirement with option of deferred compensation plans
Flexible spending accounts
Health spending accounts
Option to enroll in long-term disability
13 holidays
Annual and sick leave
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
Leadership Team
Shane Evangelist
CEO
Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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