Heavy Equipment Operator

Shelby County Schools•Memphis, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for operating a variety of heavy trucks, tractors and construction equipment on a regularly assigned basis; checks for improper functioning of the equipment during operations; primarily operates a street sweeper, bulldozer, front-end loaders, asphalt paving machine, asphalt paving rollers, twin axle trucks and equipment, backhoe, tractor, forklifts, skid steer loader, and motor patrol. Levels dirt in parking lots in preparation for asphalt crew. Distributes earth to desired levels. Cuts, swells and ditches for drainage as needed. Uses equipment to dig ditches for renovations. Digs and/or loads dirt, sand, gravel, etc. onto trucks or other equipment. Utilize equipment to excavate and grade for site improvements. Uses equipment to remove trees and rocks from land. Operates forklift to move materials, equipment and furniture. Services equipment with gas, oil and water as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Four (4) years related experience.
Valid state Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Nice To Haves

A full Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) certification or National Institute for Automotive Service certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Operate a variety of heavy trucks, tractors and construction equipment.
Check for improper functioning of equipment during operations.
Operate a street sweeper, bulldozer, front-end loaders, asphalt paving machine, asphalt paving rollers, twin axle trucks and equipment, backhoe, tractor, forklifts, skid steer loader, and motor patrol.
Level dirt in parking lots in preparation for asphalt crew.
Distribute earth to desired levels.
Cut, swell and ditch for drainage as needed.
Use equipment to dig ditches for renovations.
Dig and/or load dirt, sand, gravel, etc. onto trucks or other equipment.
Utilize equipment to excavate and grade for site improvements.
Use equipment to remove trees and rocks from land.
Operate forklift to move materials, equipment and furniture.
Service equipment with gas, oil and water as needed.