JOB OPPORTUNITY BULLETIN
Posting Date: October 29, 2026
Date Posting Will Close: Open until Filled
Job Title: Heavy Equipment Operator/Road Crew
Location/Department: Road Department
Rate of Pay: DOQ
Position Summary: See Attached Job Description
This job description is not intended and should not be considered to be a complete list of all duties, skills, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be a reasonable outline of those principal job elements essential in maintaining related position. The job description is not a contract, the County reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Heavy Equipment Operator (lowboy)
DEPARTMENT: Road Department
REPORTS TO: Foreman and Assistant Road Manager
SUMMARY: Handles and/or hauls supplies and material (asphalt, dirt, gravel, etc.) for maintenance and construction of county roads and right of ways by performing the following duties, along with other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Operating gasoline or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, excavation, and grading;
- Completion of project assignments that indicates specific results desired;
- Assists in applying material to road surfaces; and
- Responsible for reporting any suspected equipment problems.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have a valid Driver’s License
- Class A or B MS Commercial Driver’s License is preferred
- Must be physically able to perform these duties
- Must be able to work Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basis English skills;
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is preferred;
- Acceptable experience in a related area of maintenance and/or construction
Lamar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are also in compliance with
Americans with Disabilities Act. The County is committed to being a fair
and non-discriminatory employer.