Construction Equipment Operator

Salary Information

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations.

The role involves responsible skilled work in the operation of heavy construction equipment used in construction and maintenance activities in the Maintenance and Engineering (Landfill) Departments. Employees perform safe and efficient operation of heavy equipment, primarily on one or two specific pieces, but may operate other types for special projects or seasonal periods. Work responsibilities include operating equipment such as track excavator, backhoe, lowboy tractor trailer, bulldozer, motor grader, tack truck, asphalt spreader, steel wheel roller, vacuum jet rodder, dump truck, trash compactor, scraper (pan), front-end loader;

performing routine preventive maintenance and safety checks on assigned equipment; supervising a crew of skilled, semi-skilled and laborer duties; and contributing to department objectives by accepting additional assignments.

• Three years of experience operating at least three of the following pieces of equipment: excavator, bulldozer, backhoe, motor grader, asphalt spreader, trash compactor, lowboy tractor trailer.
• Supervisory experience preferred.

• Valid Alabama Commercial Driver's License and insurable driving record.
• Specific CDL Class may be required (Class A, B, or B with tanker endorsement).
• Ability to stand, stoop, bend, kneel, sit for extended periods and lift 75-100 pounds.
• Willingness to work outdoors, in all weather conditions, weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.

• Benefits: competitive health, dental and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama retirement program.
• Drug Test: employment conditional upon passing a pre-employment drug test.
• Background Check: employment conditional upon passing a background check.
• Equal Employment Opportunity:
  Discrimination against any person in recruitment, examination, appointment, training, promotion, retention, discipline, or any other aspect of personnel administration because of political or religious opinions or affiliations or because of race, national origin, or any other nonmerit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where specific age, sex, or physical requirements constitute a bona fide occupational qualification necessary to proper and efficient administration.
• Request for Accommodation:
  Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the responsibility of the applicant with a disability to request accommodation which he/she requires in order to participate in the application or examination process. The Montgomery Personnel Board reserves the right to require documentation of the need for accommodation under the ADA.
• I9:
  Prior to employment, documentation of identity and employment eligibility must be provided in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.