Full-Time Heavy Equipment Operator I or II

City of Homer Alaska•Homer, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Homer is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I or II to safely operate heavy and light equipment for the maintenance and construction of streets, drainage ditches, water and wastewater utilities, and other City facilities in an efficient and proficient manner. This role involves both operating machinery and performing manual labor, with a strong emphasis on safety procedures and equipment maintenance. The position requires adaptability to various working conditions, including adverse weather and hazardous environments, and may involve traffic control and assisting in training lower-level employees for the Operator II role. Both positions require a valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement and offer opportunities for overtime and on-call work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles (Operator I)
Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles (Operator II)
Ability to drive and operate equipment under varying working conditions
Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
Ability to work independently and in a team-like setting
Basic computer knowledge
Good customer service skills
Four years' experience operating heavy equipment preferred (Operator I)
Five years' experience operating heavy equipment preferred (Operator II)
Working knowledge in road construction/maintenance required (Operator I)
Working knowledge of construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and road systems is preferred (Operator II)

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge in road construction/maintenance (Operator I)
Working knowledge of construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and road systems (Operator II)

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, front-end loaders, boilers, trucks, graders, excavators, asphalt repair equipment, and road painting equipment for maintenance of streets, drainage ditches, sewer and water utilities, and parking lots.
Properly follow City of Homer policies and procedures and OSHA safety procedures.
Bring problems, issues, or concerns to the attention of the supervisor, Superintendent, or Public Works Director.
Perform manual labor as required in the maintenance of City equipment or facilities.
Perform routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned City equipment, refer defects or needed repairs to the supervisor, and clean equipment.
Control traffic at work sites by flagging to guide traffic through work areas, as required or assigned.
Act as a lead man when assigned on a crew working on a given job (Operator II).
Assist in training of lower-level employees performing maintenance and repair duties, as required or assigned (Operator II).
Perform other duties as directed by the Lead Equipment Operator, Superintendent, or Public Works Director.