Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Title

Under general supervision, performs specialized skilled work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in various operations of the City Public Works Department. Work involves operating such heavy equipment as bulldozers, compactors, front- end loaders, motorized graders, motorized pan, farm tractors, and backhoe to clear or grade land, load trucks or assist in road repair work. Employee is also responsible for policing work sites for beautification purposes, and performing minor preventive maintenance on equipment. Employee must exercise some independent judgment in the performance of assigned tasks. Reports to the Street Superintendent.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Essential Job Functions :

• Operates one or more types of motorized heavy equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of roads, building demolitions, and other construction projects, such as : bulldozers, compactors, front end loaders, motorized graders, motorized pan, farm tractors, track backhoe, and tractor trailer; receives instruction and trains in use of various such equipment, as time and workload permits.
• Assists with minor maintenance and related care of equipment used in Public Works operations.
• Assists in street repair which includes setting steel concrete forms, pouring concrete, and finishing concrete, building storm drains and manholes.
• May put down chemicals and salt during ice and snow conditions on streets.
• May be responsible for some landscaping as required.
• Performs other related work as required.

Required Qualifications :

Graduated from high school and 1 to 2 years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment or construction field; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Requires a valid Commercial Drivers License (Class B accepted, Class A preferred).

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