Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

Requirements

• Position Requirements and Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Position Requirements:
• High school diploma or other equivalent
• One year of road and bridge maintenance and heavy equipment operator experience preferred
• Certifications / Licenses:
• Valid Class B commercial driver’s license with tanker endorsement
• Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
• Knowledge of road and bridge or landfill materials, equipment, and equipment maintenance
• Knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to the safe and efficient operations of related equipment
• Knowledge of techniques and materials used in road and bridge construction and repair or landfill operations
• Ability to operate a motor grader, tractor and roller, loader, dozer, crane, backhoe, and other heavy and light construction and road maintenance equipment
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Ability to fulfill all duties with minimal supervision and to work independently
• Assess situations rapidly and make logical decisions in a timely manner
• Analyze facts and exercise sound judgment
• Ability to effectively manage projects and multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong math, spelling, computer, and calculator abilities
• Ability to communicate in a professional, calm, and courteous manner with the general public and employees
• Attention to detail
• Special Requirements
• Physical Requirements: Work is primarily heavy and may require the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Also requires the ability to crouch, grasp, pull, push, reach, stand, walk, stoop, talk, see, walk, and make rational decisions through sound logic and deductive reasoning.
• Working Conditions: Work is performed in physical effort and manual labor. Adverse weather conditions and working with heavy equipment are factors in this position.
• The successful applicant will also be required to participate in the FHWA (CDL) drug-testing program.
• Regular attendance is required. The schedule is Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm during cold months and the schedule is Monday - Thursday 7:00 am - 5:30 pm during warmer months.