Heavy Equipment Operator

City Of Charleston • Charleston, WV

14d

About The Position

The purpose of this class within the organization is to operate heavy equipment on job sites, assigned facilities and other designated locations for a department, division or work unit.
This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Requirements

• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle with a manual transmission.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Requires one year of equipment operation experience or closely related experience
• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License required.

Nice To Haves

• Endorsements are preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constitutes.
• Contributes towards the department's mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.
• Operates a broad range of equipment which may include Riverbank Tractors, Right-of-Way Tractors, Vactor Trucks, Backhoe, Excavator, Endloader, Gradall, Blacktop Paver, Roller, Tree Trucks Dump Trucks and/or other equipment.
• Collaborates with and assists construction crews when necessary and required.
• Loads and unloads equipment, tools, and job materials.

What This Job Offers

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