Heavy Equipment Operator - DPW

About the role

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works (DPW) aims to improve residents’ quality of life through bettering public spaces and infrastructure, and through providing excellent public services. With a focus on multi-modal connectivity, thriving green spaces, meaningful capital improvements, universal accessibility, and collaborative public and private partnerships, DPW builds and maintains public infrastructure and park land; manages solid waste collection; and keeps the City’s entire vehicle fleet rolling. As one of the largest city agencies, “Team DPW” commits itself to effective efficient customer service for residents and visitors to Indianapolis by cultivating a productive, collaborative, and compliant work environment. Position is responsible for providing the operation of all types of construction machinery such as Asphalt Pavers, Milling Machines, Rollers, earth moving equipment and the coordination of the work activities of personnel assigned to assist with construction activities.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of powered (light and heavy) construction equipment such as Asphalt Paver, Milling Machines, front-end-loaders, backhoe, lifts, graders, heavy trucks, and other related earth moving equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance services on vehicles and equipment used such as washing, tightening chains, replacing cables and bolts, checking tire inflation, and lubrication according to the manufacturer's recommended schedule.
• Direct work activities of assigned personnel in executing delegated tasks.
• Enforce job-site safety regulations and standards.
• Assume responsibility for taking appropriate and necessary actions in the event of job‑related injuries and in the absence of a supervisor.
• Work overtime as assigned.
• Be held accountable for all tools, equipment, and materials supplied by the City to perform assigned duties.
• Assist with asphalt patching, crack sealing, concrete work, playground equipment repair, grounds keeping and other related duties.
• Assist with snow removal functions.
• Clean/wash equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to operate a variety of powered (light and heavy) construction equipment such as Asphalt Paver, Milling Machines, Roller, front-end-loaders, backhoe, lifts, graders, heavy trucks, and other related earth moving equipment.
• May be required to perform manual tasks that require lifting and carrying of objects fifty (50) pounds or more.
• A valid Class A CDL Driver’s License is preferred; Class B license required.
• Knowledge of and work experience in safe and efficient operation of all construction equipment, and ability to provide minor maintenance of such equipment.
• Working knowledge of applicable traffic laws and regulations regarding the operation of assigned equipment on the public right‑of‑way.
• Ability to perform safe and correct procedures for Asphalt Paver, Milling Machines, and related operations according to verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and understand operation manuals and engineering illustrations.
• Ability to perform all the following assignments: straight pulling, walking, standing and kneeling.
• Ability to perform mental‑muscular coordination.
• Ability to distinguish colors.
• Must successfully pass a pre‑employment physical.

Working Conditions

Work is performed both inside and outside with exposure to varying weather conditions. May be exposed to intermittent noise, dust, dirt, odors, solvents, heights and confined spaces. Will be required to work overtime.