Equipment Operator

City of The Dalles • The Dalles, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

City of The Dalles, Public Works is hiring our next Equipment Operator in the Transportation Division. If you enjoy working outdoors and would rather spend more time moving than at a desk, this may be the opportunity for you! We are willing to provide paid on-the-job training for a top candidate who meets the minimum qualifications! What does an Equipment Operator do in a typical work day? Equipment Operator daily assignments will vary, but duties include: Asphaltic concrete overlays, slurry seals, and chip-seal projects Operates a variety of equipment, including dump trucks, loader/backhoe, front end loaders, excavators, service pickups, paint striping equipment, snow plows and sanders, street sweepers, graders, paving equipment, tractors Performs designated service and preventive maintenance to street systems, storm water collection infrastructure, and parking areas Performs street crack sealing duties, street cuts and repairs, street patching Our ideal candidate will be a team player who displays high attention to detail, can adapt to feedback and varying situations, prioritizes safety, and has excellent initiative and follow through

Requirements

• Ability to operate all equipment necessary to perform functions of the job, including, but not limited to, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, graders, paving machines, street sweepers, excavators, snow plows, sanders, paint striping equipment, tractors, air compressors, compactors, jackhammers, and various power tools
• Ability to provide winter road maintenance including snow plowing, sanding, and de-icing on arterial, collector, and priority routes.
• Ability to a ssist in emergency response activities such as flooding, severe weather, or natural disasters to maintain public safety
• Knowledge of basic computer skills for work order tracking and documentation
• Experience interpreting and following written and verbal instructions, policies, procedures, and regulations
• Experience communicating effectively with coworkers, supervisors, and the public, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Valid Driver's License
• Criminal Background Check
• Drug Screening
• High School Graduate or Equivalent
• A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Tanker" endorsement is required within six (6) months of hire

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of experience operating heavy equipment and performing related construction and maintenance duties
• Training in construction safety standards and public works operations
• Perform street surface repairs including crack sealing, pothole patching, overlays, chip sealing, and slurry sealing
• Experience with construction of sidewalks and ADA ramps
• Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Asphaltic concrete overlays, slurry seals, and chip-seal projects
• Operates a variety of equipment, including dump trucks, loader/backhoe, front end loaders, excavators, service pickups, paint striping equipment, snow plows and sanders, street sweepers, graders, paving equipment, tractors
• Performs designated service and preventive maintenance to street systems, storm water collection infrastructure, and parking areas
• Performs street crack sealing duties, street cuts and repairs, street patching

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA
• HRA-VEBA
• Long-Term Disability AD/D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement contributions start after one-year all paid by the City at 13.5% of base wage

What This Job Offers

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