Heavy Equipment Operator

Purpose and Scope

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:

 

Responsible for operating a variety of heavy trucks, tractors and construction equipment on a regularly assigned basis; checks for improper functioning of the equipment during operations; primarily operates a street sweeper, bulldozer, front-end loaders, asphalt paving machine, asphalt paving rollers, twin axle trucks and equipment, backhoe, tractor, forklifts, skid steer loader, and motor patrol

Essential Job Functions

This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the primary job elements. 

 

Levels dirt in parking lots in preparation for asphalt crew.

Distributes earth to desired levels.

Cuts, swells and ditches for drainage as needed.

Uses equipment to dig ditches for renovations.

Digs and/or loads dirt, sand, gravel, etc. onto trucks or other equipment.

Utilize equipment to excavate and grade for site improvements.

Uses equipment to remove trees and rocks from land.

Operates forklift to move materials, equipment and furniture.

Services equipment with gas, oil and water as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED equivalency.  Requires four (4) years related experience as well as a valid state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).  A full Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or National Institute for Automotive Service certification is preferred. 

 

Degree Equivalency Formula:

Bachelor’s Degree= 4 years plus required years of experience.

Master’s Degree= 2 years plus required years of experience. Where Master’s degrees are required, years for Bachelor’s Degrees must be included.