Ramsey County, MN Hiring for Heavy Equipment Operator at Arden Hills, MN Full Time

If an internal candidate is selected, the salary will be set in accordance with the personnel rules (i.e., promotion, transfer, or voluntary reduction).

• Operate jet vac combination truck to clean and/or repair drainage structures.
• Operate motor graders, asphalt rollers, paving machines and cold planers to repair or re-construct roadways.
• Operate excavating equipment to repair or replace storm drain piping. Use excavating equipment to remove ditch sediment and landscape contour ditch side slopes. Use excavating equipment to safely install pipe trenches and pipe trench safety shields in and around buried utilities.
• Remove snow by operation of equipment such as graders, front-end loaders, snow blowers or plow trucks.
• Make recommendations on amount and types of materials and equipment needed to complete projects.
• Load de-icing chemicals into trucks by operation of equipment such as front-end loaders.
• Inspect equipment each day for safety or maintenance problems and perform minor maintenance to equipment as needed.
• Assist in the work of field crews. Operate power tools, hand tools or perform manual labor.
• Substitute as a crew leader on occasion leading and overseeing the completion of a work task or small project.
• Train others in the operation, inspection and care of equipment where assigned.
• Perform basic data entry work using computerized tools such as laptops or tablets.
• Read and interpret equipment operating manuals, job plans/ drawings, work schedules, road maps and utility location information.

The examination process will consist of the following section with each section weighted as indicated:

• Training and Experience Rating = 100%

The examination for Heavy Equipment Operator 2 will consist of a training and experience rating, comprised of the questions in the attached supplemental questionnaire. Not all applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will pass the training and experience rating. The rating on this supplemental questionnaire will depend on your answers to the questions – do not mark “see resume” or “see work history” as a response. Please answer all your questions clearly and completely. Failure to respond could affect your score and final rank on this examination.

Eligible List: The names of all applicants who filed a properly completed application and passed the examination/screening process shall be placed on the eligible list for an employment opportunity as a Heavy Equipment Operator 2. This list will be certified to the appointing authority which may use this list to conduct interviews to fill a vacancy. Candidates will remain on the list for 2 months or until hired, whichever occurs first. A notice will be sent to applicants at the time the eligible list is posted, informing them that the list has been posted and their rank on the list. The names of all applicants who score in the top 15 will be forwarded to the department for further consideration.

Veteran’s Preference: This is a classified position requiring an open, competitive selection process. Veteran’s Preference points will be applied after a candidate passes the examination process. Applicants who are eligible for veteran’s preference should update their veteran’s DD214, and other supporting documents, and submit them as an attachment at the time of application.

Criminal Background Checks: All employment offers are conditioned upon the applicant passing a criminal background check. Convictions are not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. However, making false statements or withholding information will cause you to be barred from employment, or removed from employment.

E-Verify Participation: Ramsey County participates in the federal E-Verify program. This means that Ramsey County will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. If the Government cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, Ramsey County is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact DHS and/or the SSA before taking adverse action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers may not use E-Verify to pre-screen job applicants and may not limit or influence the choice of documents you present for use on Form I-9.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ramsey County provides equal access to employment, programs, and services without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex (except when sex is a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification), disability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation or gender identity, public assistance status, place of residence, political affiliation, or national origin. Ramsey County is deeply committed to advancing racial equity and promoting diversity and inclusion within all areas of our workforce.

. You will need to print off this posting and also answer the supplemental questions associated with this exam and submit them if you complete a paper application.

For further information regarding this posting, please contact [email protected] or by phone at (651) 266-2711.

Ramsey County provides a wide range of employee benefits to support health and well-being, and work/life balance. Benefits eligibility can vary depending on union status/contract language.

• Medical and dental insurance.
  • Medical and dental insurance is available through HealthPartners for single or family coverage. The county covers 92.5% of single health insurance coverage, 76.8% of family health insurance coverage, and 50% of both single and family dental insurance coverage.
  • The Healthy Benefits program is available to help lower office visit copays for employees and dependents each year.
  • A health care savings plan and health flexible spending accounts are also available to maximize tax savings on health expenses.
• Paid time off.
  • Vacation hours, accrued based on years of service, ranging from 12 to 25 days per year (pro-rated for part-time employees).
  • 11 scheduled holidays and one floating holiday.
  • Up to three weeks of 100% paid parental leave, plus additional use of sick time as noted below.
  • Sick hours accrued at a rate of three weeks per year, which can be used for medical and dental care; injury or illness for you, your spouse or children; the birth or adoption of a child (up to 80 hours) or the death of a family member (up to 40 hours).
  • Wellness incentive allowing you to convert unused sick time to vacation or pay.
• Retirement benefits.
  • Pension – The county contributes at least 7.5% of your salary to your pension, depending on bargaining unit. Unlike other retirement investments, pension payments are a lifetime benefit once you start collecting payments.
  • New employees become vested after five years. For the Police and Fire union, employees are vested after 10 years.
  • Deferred compensation – 457(b) account with employer match.
• Transit and parking.
  • Metropass program for a discounted monthly bus pass for commuters, saving employees $34.50 per month.
  • Flexible spending accounts for parking/transportation expenses.
• Employee well-being.
  • Employee assistance program, including telephone counseling, financial counseling, rideshare benefits, etc.
  • Wellness programming.
  • Flexible spending account for dependent care.
  • Flexible work policy with hybrid work options for eligible positions.
• Career development.
  • Tuition reimbursement, up to $4,000 per year.
  • Professional development opportunities through the Learning & Development Center.
  • County employment qualifies as a public service organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
  • Employee resource groups – help employees build connections through common bonds with colleagues.
• Disability leave.
  • Long-term disability – Coverage replaces 40% of your lost income after six months of disability.
  • Short-term disability – Optional short-term disability coverage provides 60% income replacement.

For general information about Ramsey County’s benefits packages, please visit our website at: https://www.ramseycounty.us/jobs/employee-benefits-and-policies.