Heavy Equipment Operator

About the role

The City of McMinnville is looking for an energetic and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for our Public Works Department. This position plays an important role in maintaining the streets and sidewalks throughout the City.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment as well as hand-powered and manual tools
• Build and maintain sidewalks
• Repair road cuts and potholes
• Mow right-of-ways
• Perform street sweeping and mosquito spraying
• Participate in various construction projects
• Operate equipment such as front-end loaders, bulldozers, backhoes, brush trucks, side loaders, and sweepers
• Drive and operate a heavy load hydraulic refuse collection truck
• Assist in loading trucks and cover assigned area or route
• Maintain proper schedule in picking up and hauling garbage and trash to disposal area
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicle including cleaning
• Inspect equipment for mechanical problems and inform supervisor of any issues
• Load and/or help load and unload trucks requiring lifting 50 to 75 lbs

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months
• One year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment
• Ability to lift, move, and carry up to 75 lbs

Pay

• Starting pay of $20.91 per hour without a CDL
• Starting pay of $21.54 per hour with a CDL
• Pay is based on qualifications and experience

Schedule

• Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM
• On-call requirements: 1 week every 8–10 weeks with additional pay

Benefits

• The City pays over 80% of employees' medical premium
• Wellness and tobacco-free discount on the monthly premium up to $150
• Life insurance for the employee and family covered at no charge
• Long-term disability for the employee covered at no charge
• Vision, dental, and short-term disability available
• Retirement plan through TCRS with 401(k) options
• Fourteen designated paid holidays
• Annual time off accrued at 48 hours in year one, increasing to 102 hours in year two, plus 48 hours of personal time
• Sick time accrued monthly beginning day one