Heavy Equipment Operator - 7041209

State of Missouri; Park Hills (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick leave

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

State of Missouri is hiring for a heavy equipment operator position based at St. Joe State Park, Park Hills, MO. The role involves operating bulldozers, graders and other machinery to maintain park properties and improve trails and roads.

Responsibilities include reading design plans, installing culverts and grading surfaces, plus training staff and ensuring safety standards. Some evenings, weekends, and overnight stays may be required.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience with heavy equipment operations.
• Must possess Missouri Class A Commercial Driver’s License at time of appointment and maintain it.
• Must complete Level 1 prescribed fire training within 12 months of employment.
• Must perform strenuous outdoor work in varied weather; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must be available for evenings/holidays and some overnight travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers, graders, and other heavy equipment to maintain and improve park properties.
• Read design plans and use a transit to establish reference points for grading.
• Install or replace culverts and regrade gravel roads, parking areas, and trails.
• Operate aerial devices to trim trees and remove hazards.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on equipment and document hours.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading design plans

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Accountability

Education

Missouri Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Fire training Level 1

Job description

We respect and embrace the experiences, knowledge and contributions of our team members. We strive for a culture of belonging and balance by upholding our values: Stewardship, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Innovation. We are passionate about Missouri, our role to preserve, protect and enhance our environment and we are committed to serving its citizens. We believe our mission and vision serves a greater purpose and will be felt for generations to come.

Please note: The salary range listed in this job description is a base salary. Applicants eligible for years-of-service adjustments or shift differentials may exceed salary range listed above.

This position will be located at St. Joe State Park, 2800 Pimville Road, Park Hills, MO. 63601. Shifts are primarily Monday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Position will require working a minimum of one weekend a month during the on season. Must be available to participate in meetings, workshops, and seminars requiring overnight stays.

• Operate heavy equipment (bulldozers, road graders, etc.) to assist with maintenance of and improvement to Missouri State Park properties; operate medium sized equipment (large tractors, excavators, skid steers, dump trucks, backhoes, road tractors, etc.); and utilize attachments and/or light equipment as needed.
• Read design plans to determine required grading and/or excavation; uses a transit to establish reference points to assist with establishing final grades.
• Install or replace culverts, reestablish ditch lines, add aggregate surfacing material and/or grade gravel roads, parking areas, and trails utilizing heavy equipment.
• Operate aerial devices to trim trees and/or remove hazardous limbs.
• Operate heavy equipment to construct and/or repair roads, parking areas, and trails.
• Excavate areas for installation and construction of footings and foundations for building construction.
• Assist with debris removal, cleanup, and site restoration following unforeseen disasters utilizing a variety of equipment.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload equipment, tools, and supplies.
• Perform minor repairs, and routine and preventative maintenance on equipment; record and monitor equipment’s operating hours.
• Perform manual labor incidental to assigned work assignments.
• Instruct and train other staff in the operations and proper use of equipment.
• Confer with design and/or supervisor staff to confirm or seek clarification of assigned tasks; determine work methods and sequence.
• Exercise independence and judgement in the performance of responsibilities under general supervision; work is reviewed while in progress and upon completion through inspections.
• As a special requirement, this position is required to have a Commercial Operator’s License. You must currently have this license/certification to be considered for the position.
• This position may also require water/wastewater certifications, and/or other required licenses/certification. If required and if you do not currently possess this license/certification, you will be given twelve months to obtain necessary license/certification.

And

To be successful in this position, a candidate will need the following skills

• Building and Construction: Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools to construct objects, structures, and buildings.
• Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development.
• Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, benefits, repair, and maintenance.
• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
• Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for own actions and decisions. Complies with established control systems and rules.

Equivalent To Those Typically Gained By

• Four to six years of experience with heavy equipment operations.
• This position is required to possess a Missouri Class A Commercial Driver’s License at time of appointment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Comprehensive knowledge of proper operation and maintenance of various equipment and the safety standards, rules and regulations pertaining to assigned equipment.
• Must complete Level 1 prescribed fire training within 12 months of employment.
• Must be able to perform strenuous physical outdoor work in extreme or inclement weather conditions, able to stand or walk on uneven terrain for extended periods, lift, carry and load up to 50 pounds repeatedly, bend stoop, crawl and work on elevated surfaces, operate equipment for extended timeframes such as mowers, tractors, trimmers, backpack blowers, climb ladders.
• Must be able to work some evenings and holidays.

Lack of post-secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.

Benefits & Work-life Balance

Our benefits package and flexible 40-hour work week promotes the mental and physical health of you and your family as you work towards achieving your professional goals.

• Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid life insurance, medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance. Learn more here.

How We Invest In You

• Exceptional professional development: mentoring from experienced professionals, cross-media training, career advancement opportunities, paid trainings and continuing education tuition assistance.
• Support for professional registrations when required, through paid study materials, fees, study time, test time, exam fees and licensure renewal fees.

Carrie Lykins, Superintendent, 573-315-7200 or [e-mail]