Full-Time Heavy Equipment Operator I or II
$52,748,800–$75,753,600 year
On-siteHomer, Alaska, United States
Homer, Alaska, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$52,748,800–$75,753,600 yearHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Full TimeHigh School Or EquivalentSmall
Job Summary
Operate heavy equipment including backhoes, loaders, graders, and boilers for street, drainage, sewer, and water utility maintenance. Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and manual labor on City facilities while controlling traffic at work sites. Follow City and OSHA safety procedures, bring issues to supervisors, and assist in training lower-level employees if assigned as a lead. Work in adverse weather conditions with heavy physical effort, flagging traffic as required, and performing other duties directed by the Superintendent or Public Works Director.
Required Qualifications
- Considerable knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles
- Ability to drive and operate the equipment under varying working conditions
- Four years' experience operating heavy equipment
- Working knowledge in road construction/maintenance
- Construction/maintenance of water and sewer systems
- Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
- Ability to work independently and in a team like setting
- Basic computer knowledge
- Good customer service skills
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
- Working knowledge of construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and road systems
- Valid Class A CDL with Tanker Endorsement
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to work independently and in a team like setting
- Basic computer knowledge
- Good customer service skills
Desired Qualifications
- Four years' experience operating heavy equipment preferred
- Working knowledge in road construction/maintenance required and construction/maintenance of water and sewer systems preferred
- Working knowledge of hazards and safety precautions common to heavy equipment operations
- Extensive knowledge of heavy equipment operating principles
- Five years' experience operating heavy equipment preferred
- Working knowledge of construction and maintenance of water, wastewater and road systems is preferred
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