Heavy Equipment Operator I

Montgomery County, PA; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading county organization is seeking an entry-level Heavy Equipment Operator to assist in the operation and maintenance of essential infrastructure. This role involves operating various heavy equipment, conducting repairs, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations. Candidates must have a minimum of a High School diploma and some related experience. The position offers a competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Requires six months of experience in construction or maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain various heavy equipment.
• Valid state driver’s license is a must.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains road paving construction equipment.
• Patches roadways, cuts brush, and disposes of debris.
• Drives trucks to transport personnel and materials.

Skills

Operation of heavy equipment

Maintenance

Repair

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Heavy construction equipment

Medium sized truck

Job description

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The purpose of this class is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment to assist in the construction, repair and maintenance of county streets, drainage systems, beaches, and related infrastructure.

Duties And Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Operates and maintains road paving construction equipment including rollers, loaders, tractors, dump trucks, backhoes, and water trucks.
• Patches roadways, cuts brush, and picks up and disposes of trash and brush.
• Loads and unloads large amounts and weights of materials and debris to and from trucks.
• Drives a medium sized truck to transport personnel, supplies, and materials.
• May flag traffic as needed.
• May perform housekeeping and facilities maintenance functions.
• Performs related work as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

• Requires High School diploma or GED equivalent.
• Requires six months of experience in construction, maintenance or repairs of roadways, bridges, and operating heavy and light construction equipment or closely related experience.
  
  

Physical Demands/Work Environment

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery and chemicals. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 2 Flood / 3 FM Lateral Roads / 3 Beach

Special Certifications And Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Department: Road & Bridge

Salary: $35,933.00

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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