Heavy Equipiment Operator- Open until filled

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of heavy equipment and machinery used in construction maintenance repair flood control and / or landfill operations.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Three (3) years of closely related experience.

Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) issued by the State of Utah at the time of hire or within ninety (90) days of the hire date. Some positions may require a Class A CDL within ninety (90) days of the hire date.

Must possess a current Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) Medical Card at the time of hire or within thirty (30) days of the hire date.

Must obtain forklift certifications within three (3) months of the hire date.

Some positions may be required to obtain flagging certification within three (3) months of the hire date.

Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment including bulldozers large front-end loaders track hoes 10-wheel dump trucks scrapers compactors motor graders excavators and snow removal equipment to perform assigned Division-specific job duties.
• Performs Division-specific journeyman-level maintenance repair and construction work.
• Performs tasks requiring the use of a variety of hand tools and equipment including picks shovels rakes and chainsaws.
• Checks services and performs routine maintenance on equipment; makes minor equipment repairs and field tests repaired equipment to ensure operating efficiency.
• Follows safety requirements in accordance with OSHA and / or MUTCD regulations and acceptable industry standards.
• Trains new or less experienced operators in proper equipment operation and care.
• Responds to emergency situations.

Solid Waste

Transfer Station

Flood Control

Operations

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)

Knowledge of :

Skills and Abilities to :

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires driving and sitting in uncomfortable positions for extended periods; a full range of motion in the shoulders arms hands wrists legs and feet; and manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination.

Requires bending stooping lifting and carrying heavy objects weighing up to 60 lbs. on an intermittent basis.

Constant exposure to traffic hazards extreme heat and cold noise dust fumes grease and unsanitary conditions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

This position is subject to being called to work prior to or after the scheduled shift.

Key Skills

Accounts Assistant Credit Control,Cost Estimation,ABAP,E Learning,FX,Building Maintenance

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1