Backhoe Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator

cityoffortwayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Job summary

City of Fort Wayne seeks a skilled Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Public Works team. You will operate excavators, backhoes, skid steers, loaders, and more to repair or replace water and sewer assets and support street projects. Hours are Monday–Friday 7:30am–3:30pm.

Requires a high school diploma, 3+ years of heavy equipment experience, and a valid Indiana CDL A with tanker endorsement within 180 days. Certifications for Excavation/Trench and Confined Space must be obtained within 90 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 awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

3+ years heavy equipment experience

CDL A with tanker endorsement (within 180 days)

Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench (90 days)

Certified Competent Person: Confined Space (90 days)

Job description

Dig into a career that moves Fort Wayne forward-operate heavy equipment and make a real impact every day!

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