Heavy Equipment Operator

Under general supervision, operates and performs minor maintenance of heavy construction vehicles and equipment to assist in the construction and maintenance of sanitary and storm sewer facilities.

• Operates heavy construction vehicles and equipment such as a backhoe, excavator, skid steer, or truck-mounted crane in digging trenches, loading trucks, lowering pipe/shoring, and back filling
• Operates equipment such as a wheel loader in loading trucks at ground level
• Inspects and services vehicle and makes minor repairs
• Makes minor repairs to all equipment; transfers equipment and stations for safe operation
• Supervises work of assigned employees

• Perform related work as required or as delegated by supervisor.

• Stationary Position:
  Constantly
• Move/Traverse:
  Constantly
• Stationary Position/Seated:
  Rarely
• Transport/Lifting:
  Constantly
• Transport/Carrying:
  Constantly
• Exerting Force/Pushing:
  Constantly
• Exerting Force/Pulling:
  Constantly
• Ascend/Descend:
  Constantly
• Balancing:
  Constantly
• Position Self/Stooping:
  Constantly
• Position Self/Kneeling:
  Constantly
• Position Self/Crouching:
  Constantly
• Position Self/Crawling:
  Constantly
• Reaching:
  Constantly Handling:
  Constantly
• Grasping:
  Constantly
• Feeling:
  Constantly
• Communicate/Talking:
  Constantly
• Communicate/Hearing:
  Frequently
• Repetitive Motions:
  Constantly
• Coordination:
  Constantly

• Extreme cold:
  Frequently
• Extreme heat:
  Frequently
• Humidity:
  Frequently
• Wet:
  Occasionally
• Noise:
  Constantly
• Hazards:
  Constantly
• Temperature Change:
  Frequently
• Atmospheric Conditions:
  Frequently
• Vibration:
  Frequently