Heavy Equipment Operator

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Department: Public Works

Position: Heavy Equipment Operator

Status: Full Time

Salary: $38,000

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Heavy Equipment Operator Class B are the drivers and handlers of all various pieces of equipment which are utilized by the General Services Department. Heavy Equipment Operators must be able to meet the Federal/ State / City legal requirements and licensing, as well as be physically able to drive the heavy equipment and assist in the tasks assigned for that day. Operating Heavy Equipment, Road Graders, Cutting Tractors, Pay loaders, Snowplow Trucks, Roll-Off Trucks, and Garbage Trucks.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must have a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A or Class B with Air Brakes. Must be certified to operate all heavy equipment owned by General Services. Load and offload trees, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment. Load and unload equipment onto and off of vehicles and trailers, and properly secure it using chains and ratchet binders.