Equipment Operator
Job in
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi, 39201, USA
Listed on 2026-07-16
Listing for:
City of Jackson, MS
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction Labor / Trades, General Labor, Maintenance Worker
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, gradealls, motor graders, boom trucks, dump trucks, front-end loaders and removal equipment for a variety of maintenance and construction operations. Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as concrete work, truck driving, asphalt spreading, jack hammering, and a variety of minor repair activities. Operate hand and power tools during the winter months including grinder, grease machine, chain saw, paint machine, pole chipper, and a stump grinder.
Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; pick-up and deliver heavy equipment to and from construction sites. Inspect machinery and equipment to ensure proper functioning order, perform minor maintenance on equipment, report major repair needs to supervisor, ensure safety of equipment.
May work evenings and weekends as required by staffing shortages or emergency conditions. Applicants must be available during the week, weekends and some holidays, Work outdoors in various weather conditions. May provide lead supervision to a small crew of lower level maintenance staff. Perform a variety of semi-skilled and skilled maintenance work. Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Previous experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment is desirable. Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade. Possession of a valid Class "A" or Class "B" Commercial License.
PRIOR TO EMPLOYMENT, APPLICANT RECOMMENDED FOR EMPLOYMENT SHALL BE REQUIRED TO SUCCESSFULLY PASS A DRUG TEST AND BACKGROUND CHECK
Position :
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : JACKSON ZOO
Group : PARKS AND RECREATION
Job Class : EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Posting Start : 6/24/2026
Posting End : 6/29/2026
Details : CITY WEBSITE
MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $15.23
Position :
Code : 475-3
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Location : JACKSON ZOO
Grade : RANGE 20
Group : PARKS AND
Job Class : EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I
Posting Start : 06/25/2026
Posting End : 08/30/2026
Details : CITY WEBSITE
HOURLY RATE RANGE: $15.23-$18.33
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