Equipment Operator III

City-of-Altoona; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Job summary

The City of Altoona Public Works Department is currently hiring an Equipment Operator III. The role involves operating various highway equipment for digging, hauling, paving and excavation, as well as sweeping and grass cutting and assisting with snow and ice removal.

A valid State driver's license is required. Candidates should have a High School Diploma or equivalent, knowledge of hand tools and labor practices, and the ability to perform manual tasks under adverse conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of hand tools and standard labor practices.
• Ability to perform manual tasks and labor under adverse conditions.
• Valid State driver’s license required.
• CDL license preferred; ability to obtain one within six months if needed.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Operate various City highway equipment for digging, hauling, paving and excavation.
• Perform sweeping, grass cutting, and related maintenance tasks.
• Assist with snow and ice removal and other seasonal duties.

Skills

Manual labor

Hand tools

Following instructions

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Altoona Public Works Department is currently hiring for an Equipment Operator III. As an Equipment Operator III, you will be responsible for operating various City highway equipment for digging, hauling, paving and excavation. You will also be involved in tasks such as sweeping, grass cutting, and assisting with snow and ice removal. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the maintenance and improvement of the city's infrastructure.

To be considered for this position, you must have a High School Diploma or equivalent. You should have knowledge of hand tools and the standard practices of labor operations. Additionally, you should have the ability to follow instructions to perform a variety of manual tasks and the ability to perform manual labor for prolonged periods of time, often under adverse climatic conditions. A valid State driver's license is required, and a valid State Class "B" CDL license is preferred. However, if you do not have a CDL license, you should have the ability to obtain one within six (6) months of employment or upon soonest program availability. The ability to establish effective working relationships with employees and supervisors is also important for this role.

The City of Altoona offers a comprehensive benefit package to including health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; and retirement options. The starting wage for this position is $20.77 per hour.

The City of Altoona is an Equal Opportunity Employer.