Equipment Operator-Pulaski County

Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workforce development area in Arkansas is seeking a Dump Truck Operator to manage road maintenance tasks. The role involves operating heavy machinery, conducting safety inspections, and ensuring proper material handling at job sites. Ideal candidates should have experience in equipment operation and a commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Experience operating dump trucks and heavy machinery.
• Ability to conduct safety inspections and minor repairs.
• Knowledge of road maintenance procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drives dump truck and operates various machinery for road maintenance.
• Conducts daily safety inspections and performs minor repairs.
• Directs traffic around construction sites as needed.

Skills

Equipment Operation

Safety Inspection

Traffic Management

Job description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Drives dump truck carrying asphalt, gravel, dirt, chips, or other material to job sites; unloads materials as needed.

· Operate a roller to smooth asphalt on road surfaces.

· Inspects asphalt prior to loading for proper quality to ensure adherence to the road surface.

· Operates Hydraulic Sweeper to clean roads.

· Operates truck and trailer to transport heavy equipment to job sites.

· Operates mower or bush hog in the cutting of grass, weeds, or trees on property surrounding roads.

· Operates frontend loader or backhoe to load trucks with gravel, dirt, etc.

· Conducts daily safety and preventative maintenance inspection on equipment prior to and after use; completes report noting problems with equipment.

· Operates salt spreader in the event of icy roads.

· Makes minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment such as changing oil, lubrication, and washing to ensure proper operation.

· Operates road grader to spread gravel or asphalt.

· Directs traffic or public around construction sites as needed.

· Operates a shoulder machine to clear the edge of the road surface.

· Performs labor such as raking or shoveling as needed for backup.

· Mixes chemical for weed control and pesticide purposes; operates tank truck to spray on the side of the road.

Job posted for the employer by: Workforce Connections, Arkansas Department of Commerce.