Equipment Operator Heavy

Hinds County, Mississippi • Hinds County Sheriff Office - JDC Downtown, MS

77d • Onsite

About The Position

This is skilled work in the operation of various types of heavy-duty construction equipment. The work involves operating gasoline, steam or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, and excavating, grading and road maintenance. Originality and independence of action are frequently based on experience and specialized knowledge of the technical processes. Incumbent general receives project assignments from a superior who indicates specific results desired.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years' experience driving bull dozers, motor graders, etc.
• Possession of a valid Mississippi commercial driver’s license.
• Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Testing Required

Nice To Haves

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and three (3) years of related experience

Responsibilities

• Operates steam, gasoline or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, excavating, grading and road construction or maintenance.
• Operates motor grader to scrape dirt and gravel roads, clear roadside ditches, level and fill road shoulders and for other road maintenance.
• Operates tractors, bulldozers, power shovel, and similar equipment to level and grade building sites, excavate building foundations and perform related digging and earth moving operations.
• Checks mechanical conditions and makes minor operating repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Operates a power crane in dredging, excavating or moving earth, rock, sand, making cuts and fills to grade; moves lumber, piling, girders and similar objects.
• Works as finisher cat operator or maintenance construction and performs the more difficult finishing and grading operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED