Heavy Equipment Operator Stormwater

Essential Functions

• Operates a full range of all light-to-heavy equipment utilized in the construction, repair and maintenance of roadway and drainage systems.
• Understands the basic grade-setting and grade-checking principles for installing pipe.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

  Qualifications

  • High School graduate or GED required.
  • 3 years experience in the road construction and/or drainage construction industries required.
  • 2 years experience operating heavy equipment machines, tractor-truck with trailer, front-end loader, excavator, backhoe, street sweeper, jet spray/vacuum truck, and flusher truck required.
  • Mechanical training/experience is highly desired.
  • Must possess a valid Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) with an air brake and tanker endorsement. Class A CDL with an air brake and tanker endorsement preferred.
  • Must possess a Traffic Control Supervisor and flagging certificate, or obtain within six (6) months of hire date.

  Physical Demands and Working Conditions

  • Frequent strenuous to extreme physical effort that includes frequent use of heavy objects (e.g., 50+ pounds) and may also use heavy tools or require strenuous application in awkward positions.
  • Frequent exposure to heat and noise along with working outside in the elements.
  • Occasional exposure to marginal to moderate conditions that are unpredictable and may lead to injury.

    Additional Working Demands / Conditions

    • This position is considered essential personnel required to report for duty in response to community emergencies (e.g. natural disaster, fire, flood, blizzard, etc.).