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Heavy Equipment OperatorGovernment Jobs • Tuscaloosa, AL, US
Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Government Jobs • Tuscaloosa, AL, US
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Heavy Equipment Operator

The purpose of this classification is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of city grounds, roads, water systems, sewer systems, and buildings.

The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position. Operates and maintains equipment of heavy weight and considerable difficulty, specifically: front end loader, Crane Truck, gradall, bulldozer, motor patrol, low boy truck and trailer, backhoe, road grader, trencher, track loader, and track hoes to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair work. Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition, specifically: greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels, and changing tires. Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment. Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of city roads, water systems, sewer systems, building structures, or grounds according to assignment. Cleans catch basins, roads, and right-of-ways, repairs drain pipes, installs chain link fences, and lays pipes. Loads/unloads and hauls equipment, concrete blocks, bricks, rocks, cement, and related heavy materials. Installs, repairs, and/or replaces water lines, sewer lines, meters, valves, drainage boxes, and fire hydrants; digs trenches, cuts pipe, and performs pipe fittings. Cuts/grades ditches and roads, patches streets, and pulls stumps/trees; sets concrete forms, pours concrete, and lays bricks. Hauls explosives, demolishes houses, buildings, and related structures and removed associated debris. Cleans up hazardous material spills. Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; forwards as appropriate. Transports heavy equipment. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service. Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals. Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED required; two years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance or a related field. Must obtain and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A within twelve months of employment. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.

The City of Tuscaloosa offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time permanent employees that includes retirement, vacation and illness leave, paid holidays, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, and other supplemental insurances and deferred retirement saving plans.

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