Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Opa-locka; Opa-Locka (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Opa-locka is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator responsible for driving heavy-duty trucks and operating construction equipment. This entry-level position requires a high school diploma and involves manual labor, performing under hazardous conditions, and possibly leading lower-level workers. A valid Florida Class 'B' CDL is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or G.E.D.
• Considerable paid experience in operating heavy trucks and construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Drive heavy-duty trucks and operate construction/maintenance equipment.
• Perform tasks involving the operation of large trucks on public streets and highways.
• Exercise initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks.

Skills

Safety Precautions

Operation of Heavy Trucks

Manual Labor

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Bobcat

Backhoe

Grader

Trencher

Front-end Loader

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Summary

This is responsible work driving heavy-duty trucks and operating construction/maintenance equipment.

Summary

This is responsible work driving heavy-duty trucks and operating construction/maintenance equipment.

Nature Of Work

Employees in this class are responsible for performing tasks of average difficulty involving the safe operation of large trucks on public streets and highways. Employees are also required to operate diverse, moderately complex motorized construction/maintenance equipment. Under immediate supervision, employees are required to exercise some initiative and independent judgment in completing assigned tasks. Tasks at times are performed under hazardous conditions and employees are expected to be particularly alert and careful whenever operating the assigned vehicle/equipment. Employees might be required to perform manual and unskilled laboring tasks, using hand and power tools, either separate from or in conjunction with the equipment being operated. Employees might also be required to operate specialty and/or more complex construction/maintenance equipment on a relief basis or in a training capacity and may serve in a lead capacity over lower-level laboring personnel. Work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion by observation and through results obtained.

Minimum Requirements

Graduation from an accredited high school, vocational school or G.E.D; equivalency diploma.

Considerable paid experience in operating heavy trucks and Public Works construction/maintenance equipment; including some medium equipment operators training (ie., bobcat, trencher, graders, backhoe, and front-end loaders.)

Possessions of a valid Florida Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License with good driving record.

Trainees Only

One (1) year full time (or equivalent) paid experience in the operation of trucks and light or heavy motorized maintenance equipment ( ie., bobcat, trencher, graders and backhoe).

Must obtain a Class 'B' Commercial Driver's License within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Two (2) experience in operating heavy trucks and Public Works construction/maintenance equipment; including some medium equipment operators training (i.e., bobcat, trencher, graders, backhoe and front-end loaders.)

Considerable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions applicable to the operation of construction equipment.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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