HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

City of St. Robert

Saint Robert (MO)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 52,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

City of St. Robert is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the Street Department to maintain streets, rights-of-way, curbs, sidewalks, and trails.

The role is full-time and outdoors most of the year, with on-call duties and occasional overtime for snow removal or emergencies. The ideal candidate will hold a valid CDL-A, have at least a high school diploma, and 1 year of heavy equipment operation experience.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required.
One year of heavy equipment operation experience is preferred.
CDL-A license is required.

Responsibilities

Operate backhoe, dump truck, snowplow and hand auger
Perform equipment safety checks
Transport equipment to and from job site
Operate equipment safely to minimize risk

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Autonomy

Safety awareness

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL A

Job description

JOB CONTEXT:

The Heavy Equipment Operator is a full-time, permanent position in the Street Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Street Department Supervisor. The person in this position is supervised daily. The person in this position works regular hours and works overtime or at night only in the event of an emergency or to assist with snowfall removal. There is no shift work associated with this position. The person in this position shares on call duties with other Street Department employees. 10% of the work done in this position is done indoors; 90% is done outdoors in all types of weather conditions. The Equipment Operator is accountable for the fiscal, safety, and legal issues for which this position is responsible.

There is exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous materials in this position such as asphalt, herbicides, dust, gasoline, diesel fuel, street paint, or vehicle exhaust on a regular basis. The stress level associated with this position is average. Physical work consists of, but is not limited to, driving heavy equipment for long periods, walking, carrying equipment over long distances, and shoveling. The City of St. Robert is an equal opportunity employer.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Maintain City streets, rights-of-way, curbs, and sidewalks, asphalt walking trail, and operate equipment in a safe and effective manner.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Operate backhoe, dump truck, snowplow and hand auger
Perform equipment safety checks
Transport equipment to and from job site
Operate equipment in a responsible and safe manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life.

Maintain streets

Complete patchwork/crack sealing
Assist with snow plowing
Perform street sweeping
Perform striping as necessary
Seal cracks as needed

Maintain rights-ofway

Mow grass and trim weeds on city properties such as building locations, towers or wells as needed
Remove trash
Perform brush-hog work as needed
Trim trees as necessary
Perform seeding and over-seeding as needed

Maintain the asphalt walking trail

Sweep trail
Perform trash removal

Maintain curbs, gutters, and sidewalks

Patch sidewalks
Report any issue to proper department
Assist in rebuilding problem areas as needed

Maintain shop and equipment

Make sure equipment and supplies are ready for use
Perform all safety checks and basic maintenance on equipment
Follow all procedures when filling equipment with gasoline/diesel fuel

Maintain street signs

Place street signs were needed
Dig necessary post holes
Make signs when not ordered from the outside

Perform pick-up services for residents

Perform leaf pick-up in the fall
Perform brush pick-up year-round
Fill in soil for residents from water damage results, etc.

Performs other duties as directed

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

The person in this position must have and maintain a valid Commercial Driver’s License.
CDL A (Required)

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

The person in this position must have a high school diploma or its equivalent.
Heavy Equipment Operation - 1 Year Required (5 Years of experience, including working as an operator, is strongly recommended).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Proper use of road material, including cold and hot patch crack sealant
Procedures to maintain vehicles and equipment
Procedures to maintain and repair City streets
Proper methods of overlaying streets
Methods for pouring and curing concrete
Layout of city streets
Proper grammar and the use of English in speaking and writing
OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
Federal and state statues concerning the work of the department
Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication
General functions and operations of municipal government

Skills and Abilities

Follow street plans and lay markers properly
Use various types of equipment, including chainsaws, sprayers, and weed eaters
Install signs accurately and properly
Operate front-end loader, backhoe, dump truck and excavator
Maintain equipment and vehicles
Examine equipment and determine what is causing a problem
Work as a team member with other employees
Communicate effectively with other city employees, both oral and written
Work autonomously when necessary
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
Deal with others in a professional manner
Maintain professional composure in heated situations
Follow Departmental and City policies and procedures
Workplace safety requirements and procedures

Certain duties of this position are classified as ‘safety-sensitive.’ Therefore, the person in this position will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis in accordance with the City’s Alcohol & Controlled Substance Use, Abuse and Testing Policy.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by Department Head as required. This job description is an “at-will” position and does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

JOB TYPE

Full Time

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