CDL Heavy Equipment Operator – Sewer & Roadwork

HKA Enterprises, Inc.; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate and perform preventive maintenance on 18-wheel tractor-trailer rigs and related heavy machinery.

The role includes hauling residuals, maintaining sewer and drainage infrastructure, inspecting equipment, and conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections. You will train personnel on equipment safety, support groundskeeping tasks, and assist leadership with heavy-equipment purchases or rentals.

Qualifications

• At least four years of experience operating and performing preventive maintenance on vehicles.
• A valid commercial driver's license.
• A Class A CDL with tanker endorsement, or the ability to obtain the endorsement within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Load, unload, haul, and apply sewage sludge and other residuals according to procedures.
• Inspect, repair, seal, and maintain sewer lines, drains, ditches, and culverts; adjust manholes.
• Load, haul, and spread sand, gravel, and dirt; dig and refill ditches and trenches.
• Inspect, clean, maintain, service, and care for equipment, vehicles, tools, pumps, and other equipment.
• Perform snow-removal and ice-control activities as needed during inclement weather.
• Perform groundskeeping tasks such as grass cutting and leaf blowing.
• Complete pre-trip and post-trip inspections on heavy equipment and plant vehicles.
• Train personnel and evaluate safety and compliance with standards.
• Advise leadership on heavy-equipment purchases and rentals; follow written/oral directions.
• Work safely under procedures with confined spaces, traffic safety, and control.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Vehicle maintenance

CDL experience

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

HKA Enterprises, Inc. in Wilmington, DE is seeking an Equipment Operator to operate and perform preventive maintenance on 18-wheel tractor-trailer rigs and related heavy machinery.

The role includes hauling residuals, maintaining sewer and drainage infrastructure, inspecting equipment, and conducting pre-trip and post-trip inspections. You will train personnel on equipment safety, support groundskeeping tasks, and assist leadership with heavy-equipment purchases or rentals.