Equipment Operator Heavy

Hinds County Public Works; Mississippi; On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County Public Works in Mississippi seeks skilled operators for heavy-duty construction equipment, including diesel-powered machinery for earth moving, grading and road maintenance. The incumbent works with experience and knowledge to meet project results, with supervision guiding specific outcomes.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, three years of related experience, and a valid Mississippi commercial driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and three years of related experience.
• Possession of a valid Mississippi commercial driver’s license.
• Experience operating bull dozers, motor graders, and similar heavy equipment if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Operates steam, gasoline or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, excavating, grading and road construction or maintenance.
• Operates a motor grader to scrape dirt and gravel roads and level road shoulders.
• Operates tractors, bulldozers, power shovel, and similar equipment to level and grade sites and perform earth moving.
• Checks mechanical conditions and makes minor repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Operates a power crane in dredging, excavating or moving earth, rock, or sand, and moves lumber and girders.
• Works as finisher cat operator or maintenance construction and performs difficult finishing and grading operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

CDL

Operate heavy equipment

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

This is skilled work in the operation of various types of heavy-duty construction equipment. The work involves operating gasoline, steam or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, and excavating, grading and road maintenance. Originality and independence of action are frequently based on experience and specialized knowledge of the technical processes. Incumbent general receives project assignments from a superior who indicates specific results desired.

Summary

This is skilled work in the operation of various types of heavy-duty construction equipment. The work involves operating gasoline, steam or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, and excavating, grading and road maintenance. Originality and independence of action are frequently based on experience and specialized knowledge of the technical processes. Incumbent general receives project assignments from a superior who indicates specific results desired.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

The following are examples of work performed for positions in this job class and are not intended to reflect the essential functions of any one position. The essential functions of each individual position are determined and maintained by each individual department.
Operates steam, gasoline or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, excavating, grading and road construction or maintenance.
Operates motor grader to scrape dirt and gravel roads, clear roadside ditches, level and fill road shoulders and for other road maintenance.
Operates tractors, bulldozers, power shovel, and similar equipment to level and grade building sites, excavate building foundations and perform related digging and earth moving operations.
Checks mechanical conditions and makes minor operating repairs on machinery and equipment.
Operates a power crane in dredging, excavating or moving earth, rock, sand, making cuts and fills to grade; moves lumber, piling, girders and similar objects.
Works as finisher cat operator or maintenance construction and performs the more difficult finishing and grading operations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

A high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years' experience driving bull dozers, motor graders, etc.
or
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and three (3) years of related experience
and
Possession of a valid Mississippi commercial driver’s license.

Pre-Employment Drug/Alcohol Testing Required

Terms of Employment
This is a non-exempt position.
This is an At-Will employment position
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.
The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law.

Starting Salary

$31,200

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled