Equipment Operator III

City of Kenner Civil Service Department; Kenner (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Kenner Civil Service Department is seeking an Equipment Operator III. This role requires operating and maintaining heavy equipment, performing manual labor, and leading crews. Candidates should possess a valid Louisiana Class 'A' Driver's License and have 4-5 years of experience in related fields.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Must have a valid Louisiana Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains a variety of heavy equipment.
• Loads and unloads materials and supplies.
• Provides assistance with other crews and departments.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Maintenance Skills

Communication

Job description

ONE VACANCY

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Equipment Operator III’s perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor. Duties may include the following:

Serves as lead Equipment Operator. 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, vacuum 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.

Requires four to five years of experience operating heavy construction and maintenance equipment including a vac truck and performing related skilled work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience, which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a valid Louisiana Class “A” Commercial Driver's License.

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