Backhoe Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

6d • $25 - $34 • Onsite

About The Position

Dig into a career that moves Fort Wayne forward-operate heavy equipment and make a real impact every day!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years operating heavy equipment preferred
• Valid Indiana Driver's License; CDL "A" with tanker "N" endorsement required within first 180 days for new hires
• Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench (obtain within 90 days)
• Certified Competent Person: Confined Space (obtain within 90 days)

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and more
• Perform excavations for repair or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer assets
• Level, grade, and cut swales along roadways
• Lift, move, and place heavy materials and objects using equipment
• Chip brush, cut trees, and operate chainsaws and trimmers as required
• Load and secure equipment onto transport trailers
• Safely handle and dispose of chemicals

Benefits

• Operate heavy machinery, contribute to Fort Wayne's infrastructure, and be part of a skilled team that keeps the city moving.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED