Heavy Equipment Operator I - DPW-D4 Street Maint Repair

About the role

This position is responsible for operating a variety of construction machinery including asphalt pavers, milling machines, rollers, and earth-moving equipment. It also involves coordinating work activities of personnel and enforcing job-site safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of powered (light and heavy) construction equipment such as asphalt paver, milling machines, front-end loaders, backhoes, lifts, graders, heavy trucks, and other related earth moving equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance services on vehicles and equipment such as washing, tightening chains, replacing cables and bolts, checking tire inflation, and lubrication according to 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.
• Assist with asphalt patching, crack sealing, concrete work, playground equipment repair, grounds keeping, and other related duties.
• Clean/wash equipment as needed.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Class B or A CDL driver's license required (Class A preferred).
• 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, engineering illustrations.
• Ability to perform all the following assignments: straight pulling, walking, standing, kneeling, and mental-muscular coordination.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical.

Benefits

The position offers optional life insurance coverage, with rates based on the employee's age and years of service. The PERF Hybrid plan is available for employees hired/rehired after January 1, 2022, offering a 3% mandatory employee contribution plus interest, with vesting starting at 20% after 1 year. Employees hired/rehired between 1/1/2017 and 12/31/2021 are automatically enrolled in the PERF My Choice: Retirement Savings plan, which consists of an annuity savings account (ASA) with a 3% mandatory employee contribution and an additional variable rate contribution of 1% of gross wages, vesting over 5 years.

Pay

The pay structure is detailed in the 2026 Rate Sheet, accessible via the provided link. Overtime is compensated at the regular rate.

Schedule

The schedule is flexible and may require working overtime as needed.