Heavy Equipment Operator I

City of St. Louis; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 178,000 - 267,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Louis is hiring for a Heavy Equipment Operator I to maintain city streets, parks, and utilities. This permanent full-time role requires operating a range of heavy machinery, including dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, and snow plows.

CDL training or equivalent experience is accepted, with a focus on safety and reliable pre-trip inspections. Applicants should be prepared for potential 24-hour snow calls and to work with various city departments.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the operation of heavy and specialized automotive equipment.
• OR successful completion of a Commercial Driver's License training program.
• OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Drives and operates single and double axle trucks, rubber tired and skid steer loaders, boom trucks and roll offs.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment.
• Operates snow plow and salt spreader to maintain streets.
• Loads materials into other vehicles.
• Compacts dirt.
• Grades and levels ball fields.
• Digs up asphalt and concrete.
• Performs pre-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains department vehicles and equipment.
• May perform welding.
• May perform manual labor on projects.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Compliance

Team Collaboration

Education

Commercial Driver's License training program

Job description

Location: St. Louis, MO

Heavy Equipment Operator I - (260000CG)

Description

Salary: $47,424 - $71,110

Position Grade: 208G

Department: Multiple Departments

Job Type: Full-Time (Permanent)

Examination Number: EX1676

Location: St. Louis, MO

Incumbents in this position operate a wide variety of heavy equipment on maintenance projects for city streets, parks and utilities such as: single and double axle dump trucks and boom trucks; street sweepers; loaders; backhoes and snow plows. Some positions may require availability for 24-hour snow calls.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Drives and operates single and double axle trucks, rubber tired and skid steer loaders, boom trucks and roll offs. Incidentally drives and operates trash trucks (rear and side loader), street sweepers and super suckers.
• Loads and unloads materials and equipment.
• Operates snow plow and salt spreader to maintain streets.
• Loads materials into other vehicles.
• Compacts dirt.
• Grades and levels ball fields.
• Digs up asphalt and concrete.
• Performs pre-trip inspections on vehicles and equipment.
• Maintains department vehicles and equipment.
• May perform welding.
• May perform manual labor on projects.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Data Utilization: Requires the ability to process, calculate, compute, summate, and/or tabulate data and/or information.
• Human Interaction: Requires the ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others, such as co-workers and the general public, within well-established policies, procedures and standards. Ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from supervisors.
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools and Materials Use: Requires the ability to operate equipment and machinery requiring monitoring of multiple conditions and making multiple, complex and rapid adjustments, such as, street sweepers, loaders, backhoes, double axle dump trucks, tank trucks, cement mixers, flushers, snow plows, hydraulic/air vacuums, and other department equipment. Ability to operate complex equipment and perform machinery general maintenance.
• Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information such as work orders, operating instructions and schedules.
• Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
• Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form. Ability to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
• Environmental Factors: Tasks may risk exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents and traffic hazards.

Qualifications

One year of experience in the operation of heavy and specialized automotive equipment. OR successful completion of a Commercial Driver's License training program. OR, an equivalent combination of training and experience.

License

Incumbents must possess and maintain a valid Missouri Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B) while employed by the City of St. Louis. Candidates that have a CDL permit at the time of hire must obtain a valid CDL (Class A or B) as a condition of successfully completing their working test period. Some positions may require incumbents to possess a Class A CDL before completion of their working test period. Please note type of license, number, class, expiration date and State where issued on the Employment Application.

Proof of successful completion of a CDL training program (if applicable) must be provided upon request.

Scoring Components and Their Weights

Experience and Training: 100%

May Be Subject To

• Background Investigation: Pass/Fail
• Medical Examination: Pass/Fail

Documentation of Academic Credentials must be Submitted Upon Request

When completing the Employment History and the Educational/Training History sections of the Employment Application, please be as thorough as possible when describing your education, training and experience relating to this position. Applicants will only receive credit for their experience, training and education as shown on the application. Resumes will not be accepted as a substitute to a fully completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Veterans Preference Points

To be eligible for veteran's preference points, the applicant must submit a copy of their DD 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with the Employment Application or upon request. The Director of Personnel may, in their discretion, accept alternate documentation.

City Residence Preference Points

City residents who pass an examination for a position in the classified service and do not receive any other preference will receive a five (5) point preference on a scale of 100 points on the exam. An additional one (1) point shall be added to the passing score of City residents who receive any other preference on a scale of 100 points. City residents must have resided in the City for at least one (1) year at the time of filing their application to be eligible for the preference points.

Accommodations

If assistance with the job application is necessary based on a physical impairment, mental impairment, or otherwise, they should reach out to the Office on the Disabled with contact information. This office will not disclose any information that an applicant or employee has a disability or has discussed possible accommodations without the applicant's or employee's prior consent.

Job Posting: Jun 11, 2026, 5:14:15 PM