CDL Equipment Operator: Drive, Repair & Beautify Roads

hammond; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Hammond is seeking an Equipment Operator CDL to perform semi-skilled work operating a limited range of hauling, construction, and maintenance equipment for City roads, rights of way, and city property. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Streets.

Candidate must have a Louisiana Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. High school diploma or GED and two years of related equipment experience are required. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely operate, maintain, and perform minor repairs on medium equipment.
• Ability to understand and carry out routine oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to perform strenuous work in varying weather.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment such as boom truck, street sweeper, street patching machine, dump truck, tractor and related equipment to maintain and repair right of ways and city property.
• Checks and fuels vehicles and performs light mechanical adjustments.
• Assists mechanic in performing repairs on assigned equipment.
• Distributes asphalt using specialized equipment, loads and unloads trucks.
• Performs various manual tasks involved in repairing roads and city properties.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Hammond is seeking an Equipment Operator CDL to perform semi-skilled work operating a limited range of hauling, construction, and maintenance equipment for City roads, rights of way, and city property. This role reports to the Assistant Director of Streets.

Candidate must have a Louisiana Driver's License and the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months. High school diploma or GED and two years of related equipment experience are required. Equal Opportunity Employer.