Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets Job Slidell area,Louisiana USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

Position: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - STREETS

MUST POSSESS CLASS A COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE

General

Purpose:

The Heavy Equipment Operator position is distinguished from Senior Equipment Operator positions primarily by the type of equipment operated, the degree of difficulty of the tasks performed, and the amount of independence and authority allowed to the Heavy Equipment Operator. Position operates heavy-duty construction or materials handling equipment.

Supervision Received:

Works under the general supervision of a Sr. Crew Chief, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent.

Supervision Exercised:

Serves as lead worker over other personnel as assigned (Equipment Operator, Sr. Equipment Operator, Maintenance Tech, and/or Laborer).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates primarily heavy-duty construction and material handling equipment to assist with routine maintenance and special projects of Public Works (Streets, Bridges, and Drainage Division).

Uses Excavator to clean and reshape roadside ditches and load dirt and debris onto dump trucks. Also uses motor grader and backhoe loader to perform shoulder maintenance.

Uses Excavating Equipment to clean, reshape, remove downed trees, and repair erosion in drainage canals. Uses Heavy Grading Equipment to clear, fill, or repair erosion on Rights of Ways. Uses heavy equip. to clean and maintain drainage pump stations.

Duties include, but not limited to, excavating trenches for culvert and catch basin repair, removal, replacement, or new installs. Operates equipment to grade and set various sized reinforced concrete pipe, corrugated metal pipe, a-2000 plastic pipe, precast catch basins, and assist in loading materials needed to construct custom catch basins of various types and sizes. Heavy Equipment Operator also backfills, establishes final grades, and constructs swales to achieve efficient drainage after installation is complete.

Heavy Equipment Operator also uses skills to perform other miscellaneous tasks in the field of Heavy Equipment Operation.

May build, level, and excavate land surfaces using graders and other construction equipment.

Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for Equipment/Material transport with the use of Tractor Trailer (Low Boy), or Dump Truck w/ Equipment Trailer, Also responsible for loading, proportioning, binding, securing, and offloading of Heavy Equipment and Materials.

Performs safe operation of chainsaws of various sizes (felling and trimming of trees, and cutting debris)

Heavy Equipment Operator is also responsible for material estimates, project layout, and communication with supervisor about special needs of each assigned task (man power or assistance needed, special materials or equipment needed, etc.).

At this level, Employee is expected to be proficient in identifying and overcoming obstacles in the absence of direct supervision.

Supervises and participates in the servicing, upkeep, and repair of various units of equipment operated.

Supervises Senior Equip. Operators, Equip. Operators, Maintenance Techs, and Laborers. Heavy Equipment Operator is expected to perform the duties of listed positions when necessary to maintain work flow.

Maintain accurate logs and records(Log Book and Daily Worksheets)

Additional

Duties and Responsibilities:

Assists with any other job related duties as assigned.

Desired

Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or GED.

Two (2) Years experience in the operation of major/large mechanical equipment.

One (1) year of that experience must have been in operating heavy-duty construction or materials equipment such as bulldozers, road graders, excavators, tractors, Vac-Con/vacuum equipment, etc.

An equivalent combination of higher education and experience. Additional full-time related experience may be…