MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR 1, 2, HEAVY 1

About the role

The purpose of this position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for the purposes of road/bridge construction and maintenance. This position is located in DISTRICT 08 /UNIT 540 of the Department of Transportation and Development.

Job Duties

• Operates heavy equipment, as needed.
• Installs and maintains temporary traffic control devices and serves as a flag person during traffic control operations.
• Uses a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, jackhammer, chain saw, string trimmer, and pole saw.
• Performs manual tasks such as pothole patching, manual cutting of brush and grass, ditch digging, cleaning buildings, assisting in mud jack operations, cutting trees, collecting litter, etc.
• Performs minor repairs, services, preventative maintenance, and cleans equipment in accordance with operator's manual and manufacturer's recommendations to keep equipment operating efficiently and safely.
• Maintain a Class A CDL license (MEO 2 and MEO 1/Heavy).
• May be required to perform other duties as necessary, including, but not limited to, emergency/disaster support activities.

Position-Specific Details

• Maintains a Class A CDL license (MEO 2 and MEO 1/Heavy).
• Requires random drug testing.
• Required to stand, sit, squat, walk, bend, and climb on and off equipment and trailer, as well as lifting up to fifty pounds on a daily basis.
• Required to work in all types of inclement weather and conditions.

Appointment Type

Probational/Promotional

Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday from 6:30AM-5:00PM

How to Apply

Please list all work experience on the application. Failure to include all work experience may affect your eligibility for this position. Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities.

Contact Information

Larry Francisco
Transportation Operations Manager
318-561-5228