Heavy Equipment Specialist I / II

Heavy Equipment Specialist I / II

Join our Public Works & Engineering team as a Heavy Equipment Specialist I / II and be a vital part of maintaining our community's infrastructure! We're seeking skilled individuals with a strong background in operating and maintaining heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, and loaders. In this role, you'll ensure that our equipment runs smoothly and safely, contributing to the success of our public projects. If you're passionate about machinery and take pride in your work, apply today to help us keep our city moving!

Duties

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I

• Operates equipment such as street sweeper, dump truck, compactor, picker truck, backhoe, concrete breaker and loader as well as assorted hand and pneumatic tools. Operates all necessary equipment in construction and maintenance of drainage and streets.
• Inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment daily; identifies and reports mechanical problems and damage.
• Performs traffic control activities as needed; reports safety hazards and traffic problems. Utilizes proper safety precautions in all work performed; recognizes, avoids and reports unsafe acts, conditions, accidents and injuries.
• Performs skilled and semiskilled construction, maintenance and general labor work in the maintenance and repair of streets, sidewalks, driveways, alleys, drainage and asphalt repairs.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II

FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY

Minimum Qualifications

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I ($16.79 - $20.99)

Preferred :

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II ($19.02 - $23.78)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST I

Ability to operate equipment including sweeper, backhoe, water truck, patch truck and maintainer. Ability to keep accurate maintenance, sweeping, and patching records. Knowledge of city streets. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.

HEAVY EQUIPMENT SPECIALIST II

Ability to operate equipment including backhoe, dozer, maintainer, etc. Ability to read and comprehend blueprints, cut sheets, and work orders. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public. Safe and efficient operation and maintenance of tools and equipment according to standard operating and safety procedures. Ability to make routine operating adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment and identify mechanical problems. Must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees and the public. FOR SOLID WASTE ONLY : Ability to operate and maintain all types of equipment used in solid waste collection. Ability to get along appropriately with co-workers and the public.