Heavy Equipment Operator

City-of-Memphis,-Tn; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in Public Works to perform major earth work, bridge and sewer/drain construction, and related tasks in a municipal setting.

You will operate front-end loaders, backhoes, graders, excavators, and bulldozers; inspect and maintain equipment daily; move materials; and assist mechanics as needed. This is a on-site position in Memphis, TN.

Responsibilities

• Performs heavy construction work including major earth work, bridge repair, sewer and drain construction and repair.
• Operates heavy equipment (front-end loader, back-hoe loader, motor grader, track-hoe excavator, bulldozer) with skill and proficiency.
• Engages/disengages attachments to equipment using construction tools.
• Moves construction materials from path of equipment.
• Daily inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance (lubricating, fueling, cleaning).
• Loads/unloads heavy equipment and assists Heavy Equipment Mechanic as needed.
• Transports equipment.

Job description

Salary Range:$71,976.06 - $71,976.06

Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor in the Public Works Division. Performs heavy construction work including major earth work, bridge repair, sewer and drain construction and repair. Operates all types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to, front-end loader, back-hoe loader, motor grader, track-hoe excavator, and bulldozer (crawler tractor), with a high degree of skill and proficiency. Engages and disengages attachments to equipment using construction tools. Moves construction materials from path of equipment. Daily inspects equipment and performs routine maintenance such as, lubricating, fueling and cleaning equipment. Loads and unloads heavy equipment and assists Heavy Equipment Mechanic as needed. Transports equipment.