Heavy Equipment Operator – Seattle Streets (Multi-Shift)

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation & sick leave

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & disability insurance

Job summary

City of Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT) is hiring multiple Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operators to support sweeping, leaf removal, vegetation management, and more across shifts citywide. Safe operation of heavy equipment, roadwork, and routine maintenance are required, with collaboration across departments.

Ideal candidates have a year of heavy equipment experience or completion of a recognized course and a Washington State Commercial Class A license with Air Brake

Qualifications

• One year experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
• OR Completion of a recognized course in construction and maintenance equipment operation, including practical operating experience and instruction in mechanical principles and general construction and maintenance procedures.
• AND Washington State Commercial Class A driver's license with the Air Brake restriction removed.

Responsibilities

• Safe operation of heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Operate backhoes that are 80 hp or less (580, 680, 780 backhoes/loaders that are rubber tired or Ford 4500 - or their equivalent replacements), mobile sweepers, articulated loaders, mechanical mowers and rollers.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and clean equipment to include checking oil, water, and tire pressure, washing windows and washing off dirt and grease.
• Inspect job site for underground utilities, overhead obstructions and hazardous conditions.
• Dig holes, trenches and tunnels and stockpiles spoil or loads spoil in dump truck for hauling.
• Drive truck and trailer to and from job sites.
• Ensure that safety measures are observed when loading and unloading material.
• May be required to act in a lead capacity at job sites where all other activities are secondary to equipment operation.
• Promotes SDOT's commitment to equity, safety, sustainability, and customer service

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Washington State CDL-A (Air Brake removed)

Job description

City of Seattle's Department of Transportation (SDOT) is hiring multiple Construction and Maintenance Equipment Operators to support sweeping, leaf removal, vegetation management, and more across shifts citywide. Safe operation of heavy equipment, roadwork, and routine maintenance are required, with collaboration across departments.

Ideal candidates have a year of heavy equipment experience or completion of a recognized course and a Washington State Commercial Class A license with Air Brake