Heavy Equipment Operator II

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.

Employee in this class is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of heavy automotive and related equipment used in construction and maintenance activities. The operation of this equipment frequently entails considerable manipulative difficulty, and considerable importance is attached to the ability to effectively perform specialized tasks for which equipment is designed. Normally work is performed on one specified type of equipment, though the employee is required to operate other units or perform semi-skilled laboring tasks during slack or seasonal periods.

Employee reports to the Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent and/or the Solid Waste Superintendent.

• Drive and operate heavy weight dump trucks and lowboy tractor trailers
• Operate dozers, motor graders, trash compactors, elevated earth mover scrapers, excavators, backhoes, and front end loaders
• Service and perform basic preventive maintenance checks
• Perform manual labor work as required

Distinguishing Characteristics:
This class is distinguished from Heavy Equipment Operator I in that it requires more skill in operating and maneuvering power-driven equipment in completing tasks. It is also distinct from Construction Equipment Operator in that Heavy Equipment Operator II does not supervise subordinate employees in the absence of the Assistant Solid Waste Superintendent.

Two years of experience and/or training that includes operation of heavy equipment such as a dozer, motor grader, dump truck, trash compactor, earth mover scraper, excavator, backhoe, lowboy tractor trailer and front-end loader in public works, utilities, construction or a related field. Must possess at least a Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

• Must obtain and maintain ADEM Certified Landfill Operator Certification within four years of employment.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Alabama driver’s license.
• Must be able to work weekends, holidays and overtime as needed.
• Physical ability to lift 50-75 pounds, assisted as needed to pick up equipment parts, a fusion welder, air wrench and to change tires.
• Physical ability to work outdoors as needed to operate equipment from an open or enclosed cab while being exposed to extreme conditions (hot and cold temperatures, rain, dust and dirt).
• Physical ability to sit for extended periods of time (up to eight hours) in order to operate heavy equipment.
• Physical ability to stand, stoop, bend or kneel for periods of time to inspect equipment or perform preventive maintenance on equipment.

Employees are offered a competitive benefits package, which includes health, dental, and life insurance; paid annual and sick leave; paid holidays; and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program.

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a pre-employment drug test. (The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).

Employment may be conditional upon the potential employee passing a background check. (Candidates will be asked to provide consent prior to the administration of background checks.)

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 non merit factors is prohibited. Discrimination on the basis of age, sex, or physical disability is prohibited except where…