Equipment Operator II

City of Kenner Civil Service Department; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kenner Civil Service Department seeks skilled Equipment Operator II for two 40-hour per week positions. Operate heavy equipment, perform maintenance, load supplies, and assist multiple crews. Reports to a Foreman and works with various departments and the public.

Minimum one to two years of related experience and a valid Class A Louisiana driver’s license required. This Essential duty position may require work during emergencies.

Qualifications

• Requires 1–2 years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Must have a valid Class A Louisiana driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment.
• Loads and unloads needed materials and supplies.
• Performs maintenance in assigned areas such as streets.
• Hauls equipment and keeps equipment/machinery in good condition.
• Provides assistance to other crews and departments as needed.
• Reviews records and work orders as directed by supervisor.
• Prepares records and reports such as overtime sheets and work orders.
• Operates various vehicles and tools as required.
• Interacts with supervisors, foremen, coworkers, and the public.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Manual labor

Maintenance tasks

Reading work orders

Tools

Backhoe

Bulldozer

Bobcat

Excavator

Dump truck

Job description

TWO (2) VACANCIES

40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

Under general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work requiring manual labor and operating heavy equipment. Work involves operating and maintaining heavy equipment. Reports to the assigned Foreman.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Equipment Operator II's perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following:

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment.
• Loads and unloads needed materials and supplies.
• Performs needed maintenance in assigned areas such as streets, etc.
• Hauls equipment.
• Maintains assigned equipment and machinery.
• Provides assistance with other crews, divisions, and/or departments.
• Receives and/or reviews various records and report such as verbal instructions from supervisor and work orders.
• Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as overtime sheet, work orders, and verbal information.
• Refers to street map, work order, manuals, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.
• Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as backhoe, bulldozer, bobcat, excavator, dump truck, etc.
• Uses a variety of tools such as shovel, hammer, cement float, elevation instrument, hand tools, jack hammer, air compressor, rakes, shovels, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as wood, sand, limestone, grease, cement, bricks, asphalt, etc.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as Superintendent, Director, Foreman, Assistant Foreman, Crew Chiefs, coworkers, contractors, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Provides assistance with hanging holiday decorations.
• Moves furniture.
• Provides assistance in setting up tents and temporary special events.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Essential duty status position, will be required to report to work during emergency situations, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies. MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires one to two years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment and performing related skilled work; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid Class \"A\" Louisiana driver's license.

NON-COMPETITIVE - ALL CANDIDATES MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS AND ANY NECESSARY SELECTIVE CRITERIA WILL BE CERTIFIED TO THE VACANCY.