Heavy Machinery Operator - Streets

City of Great Falls • Great Falls MT 59404, MT

10h

About The Position

Provides semi-skilled to skilled construction, maintenance, and repair of the City’s street system under the general direction of the Street & Traffic Manager and Street & Traffic Superintendent. The position operates trucks and heavy equipment for snow and ice removal, sanding, material hauling, and repair and restoration of city roads and streets. Duties also include setting up traffic control devices, working with asphalt and concrete, and filling road cracks and potholes. The role does not supervise, but may provide technical guidance and work review for staff and may be assigned Lead worker status. Work is typically performed Monday through Friday, with a 40-hour schedule that may include mandatory night shifts, overtime, weekends, and holidays. Local travel is primary, with occasional off-site training travel.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Class A CDL with Air Brake and Tanker Endorsement, plus other special licensure or equipment certifications as required, or ability to obtain them within six months of employment.
• CDL drivers must be registered with the FMCSA Clearinghouse; employers query the Clearinghouse to verify drivers are not prohibited from operating commercial motor vehicles or performing other safety-sensitive functions.
• Substantial knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance, materials, procedures, applications, and practices for street construction and maintenance and snow and ice control.
• Substantial knowledge of power and hand tools.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and maintain accurate written records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, supervisors, and the general public.
• General knowledge of Street Division Standard Operating Procedures and Best Management Practices.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety policies.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, twisting, reaching, riding, and similar movements; frequently lift or move up to 90 pounds and occasionally more than 90 pounds.
• Sufficient hand/eye coordination to operate a personal computer, office equipment, and a motor vehicle; ability to talk and hear in person or by telephone, and see and read instructions and reports.
• One year of heavy equipment operation experience or two years of street construction, maintenance, and repair experience is desirable.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Two years of experience in street construction, maintenance, and repair.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and heavy equipment for snow and ice removal, sanding, and hauling materials to and from work sites.
• Operate heavy equipment in repair and restoration of the city’s road and street networks.
• Set up traffic control devices and equipment.
• Shovel, rake, and jackhammer asphalt and concrete.
• Fill cracks and potholes in roads and streets.
• Provide technical guidance and work review for staff members as needed.
• Maintain accurate written records and follow instructions and safety policies.

What This Job Offers

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