Heavy Equipment Operator - CDL-A Eligible

State of Indiana; Edinburgh (IN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans (visions & dental)

Wellness rewards

Health savings account

Pension plan

Education reimbursement

Paid leave

Job summary

The State of Indiana invites applications for an Equipment Operator to operate a range of heavy equipment including backhoes, tractors, and mowers across Indiana facilities. The role emphasizes safe operation, maintenance, and coordination of equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of heavy equipment experience or a degree in a related field, and must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.

Qualifications

• Must have the ability to obtain a Commercial Driver's License (CDL - Class A) within 6 months of employment.
• Working knowledge and skill in the safe operation of the necessary light and heavy equipment.
• Working knowledge of various safety rules and regulations.
• including the use of the different sets of controls and various attachments.
• Knowledge of the mechanics of this equipment to maintain and repair it when necessary.
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, proper tools in the performance of duties.
• Knowledge of traffic laws as they apply to light and heavy equipment.
• If this role is with the AGO, you must complete the IDOC training to supervise an IDOC work crew.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment such as backhoes, tractors, mowers, and heavy pumps to dig drainage ditches or dig out ponds, etc.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and prepared for use.
• Ensure operator maintenance such as inspecting, cleaning, and lubricating equipment, preventive maintenance, adjustments, and changing of operating attachments is accomplished.
• Assist in coordinating, scheduling, and delivering equipment, vehicles, and materials for maintenance and construction projects or other approved activities.
• Operate snow removal equipment such as plows and rotary blowers.
• Perform routine duties such as cutting down trees, cleaning paths in the woods, and raking leaves.
• Prepare areas for roads, walks, and parking by ditching, back sloping, level blading, scarifying, using motorized grader, or other equipment as necessary and available.
• Perform site cleaning, excavation, backfilling, and similar work.
• Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position.

Skills

CDL Class A

Heavy equipment

Safety rules

Maintenance knowledge

Tools usage

Traffic laws

IDOC training

Education

2 years heavy equipment experience

Job description

The State of Indiana invites applications for an Equipment Operator to operate a range of heavy equipment including backhoes, tractors, and mowers across Indiana facilities. The role emphasizes safe operation, maintenance, and coordination of equipment for construction and maintenance tasks.

Ideal candidates will have at least two years of heavy equipment experience or a degree in a related field, and must be able to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.