Heavy Equipment Driver & Operator (Local Travel)

City of Shreveport; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Driver/Operator Heavy Equipment to operate a range of vehicles and machinery across city sites. The role includes assisting crews, loading/unloading trucks, and performing basic vehicle maintenance, with general physical tasks and local travel.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Class A, B, or D Louisiana driver's license. The position emphasizes reliability and safe operation in a municipal setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Demonstrated ability to perform tasks.
• Possess a Class A, B, or D LA driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Drives and/or operates automobiles, six-eight passenger van, bus, etc., and operates powered machinery such as tractors, pickups, carryalls, asphalt burners, laydown machines, flat beds, tar pots, chippers, spreaders, trailers, compressors, yard equipment, street flusher, dump truck (up to five yards), and/or mud jacks.
• May be assigned to work alone or with laborers.
• May assist in loading and unloading trucks.
• Assists City crews with physical work activities, including cutting grass, moving objects, spraying streets, and flushing.
• Services (gas, oil, water, clean, grease, etc.) and perform minor vehicle maintenance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

Demonstrated ability to perform tasks

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class A/B/D LA driver's license

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

The City of Shreveport is seeking a Driver/Operator Heavy Equipment to operate a range of vehicles and machinery across city sites. The role includes assisting crews, loading/unloading trucks, and performing basic vehicle maintenance, with general physical tasks and local travel.

Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED and a valid Class A, B, or D Louisiana driver's license. The position emphasizes reliability and safe operation in a municipal setting.