Heavy Equipment Operator Ii- Construction - Full Time

SUMMARY - Operates one (1) or more types of heavy and complex motor and hand equipment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Performs maintenance worker duties when not acting as a Heavy Equipment Operator.
• Operates at least five (5) of the following: wheeled and tracked vehicles over ten tons, loader over five (5) tons, excavators, vacuum truck, snowplow, road grader, backhoe, street broom, stationary grapple crane, road mixer, beach tractors, vibratory roller, sanitizer, paver, sludge spreading equipment, tractor and tanker and other similar types of equipment. Also, operates small equipment such as pumps, saws and lasers.
• Performs road maintenance, grading and paving, installs underground utility systems such as water mains and services, storm drains, sewer mains and does repairs on same.
• Performs snow removal, demolition projects, etc.
• Performs preventative maintenance on all equipment used.
• May be required to perform manual work such as, but not limited to, digging ditches, operating equipment of less weight, to perform lower-level job progression, and to periodically supervise a small crew.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) with one (1) year of satisfactory paid employment in the operation of automotive farm equipment or trucks, or equipment used in this position.
• Must have experience with vehicles using pedal operated clutch and four-speed manual selection, non-synchromesh transmission, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Heavy Equipment Operator II - Salary range $44,027 - $56,134

• Valid CDL commercial class "A" driver's license with endorsement for air brakes, combination vehicles, hazardous material and tankers.
• Must have current DOT physical card and ability to pass all mandated alcohol/drug tests.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to pass a physical examination.