Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Under the direction of the Street Supervisor, operates a variety of heavy equipment including trucks, rollers, sweepers, and other specialized pieces of heavy equipment necessary to maintain City streets. Examples of Duties:

• Operates a loader, dump truck, backhoe, sweeper, skidsteer, vactor and other types of heavy equipment to construct, repair and maintain City infrastructure.
• Drives heavy duty trucks to haul sand, gravel, asphalt, etc.
• Operates a plow truck with various attachments and/or salt truck for snow removal operations.
• Operates air compressor pumps, saws, blowers, and other equipment.
• Maintains vehicles and trucks. Also, keeps equipment clean and in good working order.
• Performs a variety of general maintenance and labor chores in support of department staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Class A or B CDL Certification, and Hi-Lo License required.
• Valid Michigan driver’s license and ability to pass a background check.
• Two to four years experience operating heavy equipment related to park/street maintenance functions.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate with other City staff in the exchange of information.
• Ability to frequently handle pressures related to fulfilling schedule requirements and dealing with the concerns of citizens and employees.
• Physical ability to frequently lift/push/pull/transport equipment and materials weighing up to 150 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally kneel/bend/stoop to accommodate different working positions.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions: Work includes outside working conditions with frequent exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions. Work includes frequent exposure to fumes, odors, dust, dirt, noise, and moving objects. Work includes frequent exposure to environmental hazards associated with electrical, mechanical and/or power equipment as well as vibrating and moving mechanical parts. Work includes some extended hour shifts, alternate work schedules, weekend and holiday work as needed. Limited approval of PTO (Paid Time Off) during Tulip Time, Winter Maintenance season, and during other events. Must be available to respond to weather related and other emergency situations when contacted. Expected to respond to call outs.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and paid time off.