Heavy Equipment Operator I/II ( 2 Openings )

City of Bentonville • Bentonville, AR

131d

About The Position

The Heavy Equipment Operator I position is an entry-level operator responsible for operating heavy equipment such as bulldozers, backhoes, graders, front-end loaders, dump trucks, cranes, tractors, brush hogs, street sweepers, bucket trucks, and skid steers. This role requires basic skills and the ability to handle simple and routine operations. Each City department will have standard operations procedures for the type of equipment utilized. Attendance at work and the ability to get along with the public, supervisors, and co-workers are essential elements of this position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL) within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to obtain Flagger Certification.
• Ability to obtain OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 Certifications.
• Ability to obtain Road Scholar Level I and II Certifications.

Responsibilities

• Fastens attachments to tractor with clevis or wedge pin hitches.
• Connects hydraulic hoses, belts, mechanical linkage, or power takeoff shaft to tractor to provide power to raise, lower, or tilt attachment.
• Moves levers to control tool bars, carriers, and disks.
• Drives bulldozer in successive passes over terrain to raise or lower terrain to specified grade following markings on grade stakes or high signals.
• Releases brake, shifts gears, and depresses accelerator or moves throttle to control forward and backward movement of tractor.
• Directs activities of hoisting Laborer in placing block and outriggers to prevent capsizing when lifting heavy loads.
• Moves levers and pedals to rotate crane on chassis, to raise and lower crane boom, and to raise and lower load line.
• Inspects derrick for defective parts and notifies supervisor of defects or malfunctions.
• Drives sweeper along street near curb and activates rotary brushes and water spray to pick up dust and trash.
• Greases, oils, and performs minor repairs on all heavy equipment machinery.
• Works 'On Call' as scheduled or required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees