Backhoe Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Full time

Job summary

EmergencyMD in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a heavy equipment operator to support city infrastructure work. You will operate excavators, backhoes, loaders, skid steers, trenchers, and related machinery to repair and replace water and sewer assets.

Responsibilities include level and grade swales along roadways and loading equipment for transport. The role requires 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, a valid Indiana driver’s license, and endorsements (CDL A with tanker N) within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3+ years operating heavy equipment preferred.
• Valid Indiana Driver's License; CDL A with tanker N endorsement required within first 180 days for new hires.
• Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench (obtain within 90 days).
• Certified Competent Person: Confined Space (obtain within 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and more
• Perform excavations for repair or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer assets
• Level, grade, and cut swales along roadways
• Lift, move, and place heavy materials and objects using equipment
• Chip brush, cut trees, and operate chainsaws and trimmers as required
• Load and secure equipment onto transport trailers
• Safely handle and dispose of chemicals

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety consciousness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL A with tanker N endorsement

Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench

Certified Competent Person: Confined Space

Job description

What You'll Do

• Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and more
• Perform excavations for repair or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer assets
• Level, grade, and cut swales along roadways
• Lift, move, and place heavy materials and objects using equipment
• Chip brush, cut trees, and operate chainsaws and trimmers as required
• Load and secure equipment onto transport trailers
• Safely handle and dispose of chemicals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3+ years operating heavy equipment preferred
• Valid Indiana Driver's License; CDL "A" with tanker "N" endorsement required within first 180 days for new hires
• Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench (obtain within 90 days)
• Certified Competent Person: Confined Space (obtain within 90 days)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs
• Close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception required
• Work outdoors in loud environments; hearing protection required
• Exposure to varying weather conditions and heavy equipment operations
• Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm

Why Join Us?

Operate heavy machinery, contribute to Fort Wayne's infrastructure, and be part of a skilled team that keeps the city moving.

Equal Opportunity Employer