Heavy Equipment Operator (3rd shift)

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Dig into a career that moves Fort Wayne forward-operate heavy equipment and make a real impact every day! Hours: 11:00 pm-7:00 am; Required to be oncall in assigned rotation What You'll Do Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and more Perform excavations for repair or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer assets Level, grade, and cut swales along roadways Lift, move, and place heavy materials and objects using equipment Chip brush, cut trees, and operate chainsaws and trimmers as required Load and secure equipment onto transport trailers Safely handle and dispose of chemicals Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years operating heavy equipment preferred Valid Indiana Driver's License; CDL "A" with tanker "N" endorsement required within first 180 days for new hires Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench (obtain within 90 days) Certified Competent Person: Confined Space (obtain within 90 days) Physical Requirements & Work Environment Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs Close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception required Work outdoors in loud environments; hearing protection required Exposure to varying weather conditions and heavy equipment operations Why Join Us? Operate heavy machinery, contribute to Fort Wayne's infrastructure, and be part of a skilled team that keeps the city moving. Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Indiana Driver's License
• CDL "A" with tanker "N" endorsement required within first 180 days for new hires
• Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench (obtain within 90 days)
• Certified Competent Person: Confined Space (obtain within 90 days)
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception required
• Work outdoors in loud environments; hearing protection required
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and heavy equipment operations

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years operating heavy equipment preferred

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and more
• Perform excavations for repair or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer assets
• Level, grade, and cut swales along roadways
• Lift, move, and place heavy materials and objects using equipment
• Chip brush, cut trees, and operate chainsaws and trimmers as required
• Load and secure equipment onto transport trailers
• Safely handle and dispose of chemicals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees