Heavy Equipment Operator: Roadway & Right-of-Way

Arkansas-Department-of-Transportation-2; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Transportation, District 1 in Wynne, AR, seeks a skilled operator to drive heavy equipment for maintenance and construction on highways. Duties include loading materials, mowing, ditching, and snow/ice operations as needed.

Applicants should have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred; pre-employment drug tests apply. Work in varied weather, respond to emergencies, and perform at-will duties in Wynne, AR.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public and understand signs.
• Tractor and/or heavy equipment operation experience.
• Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing may be required.

Responsibilities

• Transport and drive heavy equipment to job sites and operate them safely.
• Perform maintenance tasks such as mowing, culvert installation, ditching, and general repairs.
• Operate dump trucks hauling materials and load/unload supplies.
• Assist in setting up traffic control and respond to emergencies as needed.
• Load, unload and stack materials and support crew in various weather conditions.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

English language proficiency

Basic math

Tools

CDL (Class A)

Job description

Arkansas Department of Transportation, District 1 in Wynne, AR, seeks a skilled operator to drive heavy equipment for maintenance and construction on highways. Duties include loading materials, mowing, ditching, and snow/ice operations as needed.

Applicants should have a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement preferred; pre-employment drug tests apply. Work in varied weather, respond to emergencies, and perform at-will duties in Wynne, AR.