Heavy Equipment Operator 2

Job Posting

Hiring for multiple divisions (Road and Bridge Maintenance; Sewer and Drainage Services)

Position Summary :

Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in skillfully and safely operating a variety of heavy motorized equipment; operation requires a relatively high level of manipulative skill involving difficult problems of operation; performs related work as required.

Essential Job Functions :

• Hauls and drives equipment, crew and materials to and from work areas
• Assists in setting up operation
• Operates and maintains skid loader with various attachments, mini loader with various attachments, large loader with various attachments, backhoe, large grader, excavator used for excavation (not demolition), directional boring machine, track dozer, track loader, semi-tractor with dump trailer, semi-tractor with flat trailer, stone chipper, larger asphalt roller to remove, replace, compact and finish asphalt and concrete for street operations
• Operates sewer jet rodder machines, drag machines, heavy vacuum equipment, front-end loader and boom trucks for sewer operations (this does not include operating boom truck in a manner that requires a certified crane operator)
• Operates a variety of trucks and other equipment for leaf and snow removal and ice control operations
• Drives and operates other equipment as directed
• Inspects tools and equipment before, during and after operation
• Performs pre-trip inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance and makes minor adjustments and repairs on equipment when necessary
• Reads street maps and related atlases to determine various locations
• Works with and / or directs crew of lower class at work site
• Completes daily destination log and other related forms as required
• Assist in the maintenance and repair of division operations

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