Heavy Equipment Operator Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Considerable knowledge of the tools, equipment and methods of drainage, underground utilities, curbing, parks and roadway construction
• Considerable knowledge of the work standards and safety procedures in pipe installation and roadway construction and maintenance.
• Considerable skill in operating dump trucks, hand tools and heavy equipment used in drainage, roadway construction, including tractors, backhoes and mowers.
• Good knowledge of public administration principles and practices as applied to the supervision of a small work unit and unit reporting and routine administrative procedures.
• Considerable ability to perform manual labor, including heavy lifting and the operation of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Considerable ability to follow oral and written instructions and to learn city procedures.
• Considerable ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, coworkers, subordinates and the general public.
• Good ability to take the lead in a work group.
• Some ability to read basic blueprints.
• Some ability to administer policies and procedures including scheduling, routine decision making and the completion of forms and reports.
• A high school diploma, or the equivalent, plus four years of experience in manual labor, truck driving, and heavy construction equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying experience.
• Must have a valid CDL, Commercial Driver's License with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operates a dump truck to plow snow and move construction material.
• Operates front-end loaders, bulldozers, graders, and related equipment.
• May be assigned primarily as street sweeper operator or vac-all operator.
• Plows snow and applies sand and salt on an assigned section of city roads.
• Removes snow from sidewalks, parking lots and related areas.
• Works on setting up and taking down structures for special events.
• Completes forms and reports on completed work assignments.
• Maintains roadway sections by patching and repairing by hand tools and power equipment.
• Operates a paver, roller and curb machine.
• Maintains drainage and some sewer pipe, catch basins and related facilities by hand tools and power equipment.
• Assists in constructing drainage projects, underground utilities and rebuilding roadways and curbing.
• Repairs and replaces guardrails, barriers and related roadside facilities.
• Maintains the cleanliness and service of roadways and public areas.
• Operates a variety of equipment including chain saw, wood chipper, post hole digger, cement mixer, tamper, jackhammer, and air compressor.
• Performs work in a safe manner and observes all safety procedures.
• Takes the lead when working with employees of lower classifications.
• Uses all tools, equipment and materials responsibly and performs basic inspection and preventive maintenance prior to use.
• Performs work of lower classifications, as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a City match of up to 8%
• Life Insurance
• Long‑Term Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time, Personal Time, and Sick Leave
• 50% Tuition Discount at the University of New Haven for City employees