Heavy Equipment Operator - Street Maintenance

City of Great Falls • Great Falls MT 59404, MT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsibility for providing semi-skilled to skilled construction, maintenance and repair of the City’s street system. Work is performed under the general direction of the Street & Traffic Manager and Street & Traffic Superintendent.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement and other special licensure or equipment certifications as required or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of employment.
• Substantial knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, material, procedures, applications, and practices of street construction and maintenance and snow and ice control.
• Substantial knowledge of the use of power and hand tools.
• Ability to follow verbal/written instructions, and maintain accurate written records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, supervisors and the general public.
• General knowledge of Street Divisions Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices.
• Ability to work safely and follow Safety Policies.
• Must possess hand/eye coordination sufficient to operate a personal computer, office equipment and a motor vehicle; the ability to talk and hear in person or by telephone; and the ability to see and read instructions and reports.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in heavy equipment operation or two years of experience in street construction, maintenance and repair is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operates trucks and heavy equipment in snow and ice removal, sanding operations and the hauling of materials to and from work sites.
• Operates a wide variety of heavy equipment in all phases of the repair and restoration of the city’s road and street networks.
• Sets up traffic control devices and equipment; shovel, rake and jackhammer asphalt and concrete; fills cracks and potholes in roads and streets.

What This Job Offers

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