Mobile Equipment Operator 2/Heavy

This position is located in District 04/Unit 721 of the Department of Transportation and Development and reports directly to the Highway Foreman 2. The purpose of this role is to operate a variety of heavy equipment for road and bridge construction and maintenance. The incumbent must be self-motivated, perform duties with minimal supervision, and interpret unforeseen conditions as they arise. Participation in DOTD structured training programs and attendance at continuing education classes is required.

Responsibilities

• Operates Mobile Crane/Draglines (lifting capacity >40,000 lbs. but <80,000 lbs.) or pile driving operations.
• Operates heavy equipment as needed.
• Performs road and bridge maintenance and general labor duties, including flagging, patching potholes, full-depth patches in bridge decks, cleaning storm drains, and other construction or maintenance tasks as directed.
• Attends required training in accordance with the department's structured training program.
• Provides guidance to and oversees work of lower-level operators, acts as lead worker, and completes daily work reports for the crew in the absence of the foreman.
• Maintains a Class A CDL and reports any revocation to appropriate personnel per department policy.
• May perform other duties as necessary, including emergency or disaster support activities.

Requirements

• Three years of experience in mobile equipment operations.
• Must possess a Class A CDL license at the time of appointment and maintain it.

Pay

The starting salary for this position is $22.52/hourly.

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional