Heavy Equipment Operator - 7041209

About the role

We are seeking an individual who can operate heavy and medium-sized equipment to assist with the maintenance and improvement of Missouri State Park properties. The position requires a Commercial Operator's License and may require additional certifications depending on the needs of the park.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, road graders, etc.) to assist with maintenance of and improvement to Missouri State Park properties
• Operate medium sized equipment (large tractors, excavators, skid steers, dump trucks, backhoes, road tractors, etc.)
• Install or replace culverts, reestablish ditch lines, add aggregate surfacing material and/or grade gravel roads, parking areas, and trails utilizing heavy equipment
• Operate aerial devices to trim trees and/or remove hazardous limbs
• Operate heavy equipment to construct and/or repair roads, parking areas, and trails
• Excavate areas for installation and construction of footings and foundations for building construction
• Assist with debris removal, cleanup, and site restoration following unforeseen disasters utilizing a variety of equipment
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment, tools, and supplies
• Perform minor repairs, and routine and preventative maintenance on equipment; record and monitor equipment’s operating hours
• Perform manual labor incidental to assigned work assignments
• Instruct and train other staff in the operations and proper use of equipment
• Confer with design and/or supervisor staff to confirm or seek clarification of assigned tasks; determine work methods and sequence

Requirements

• Equivalent to four to six years of experience with heavy equipment operations
• A Missouri Class A Commercial Driver’s License at time of appointment and must maintain it throughout employment
• Comprehensive knowledge of proper operation and maintenance of various equipment and the safety standards, rules and regulations pertaining to assigned equipment
• Must complete Level 1 prescribed fire training within 12 months of employment
• Ability to perform strenuous physical outdoor work in extreme or inclement weather conditions, able to stand or walk on uneven terrain for extended periods, lift, carry and load up to 50 pounds repeatedly, bend stoop, crawl and work on elevated surfaces, operate equipment for extended timeframes such as mowers, tractors, trimmers, backpack blowers, climb ladders
• Ability to work some evenings and holidays

Qualifications

• Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings
• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules

Skills

• Building and Construction
• Learning
• Mechanical
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Accountability

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package includes paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.