Lead Maintenance & Heavy Equipment Operator

City-of-Fayetteville,-Ar; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for street maintenance and related duties. CDL is required and training is provided to operate pavers, milling machines, and other heavy equipment.

You will supervise Maintenance III and assist with basic grade construction, snow removal, and traffic control while ensuring safety and reliable attendance. Strong communication and physical capability are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 18 months of related experience or training.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and obtain a Class B CDL within 120 days of hire.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Class B CDL within 120 days of hire.
• Effectively communicate with others orally and in writing.
• Knowledgeable with heavy equipment (pavers, milling machine, backhoe, dozer, loader, rollers, etc.).
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide good customer service to internal and external customers and maintain reliable attendance.
• Provide supervision of Maintenance III and other workers in the absence of the Crew Leader.
• Operate heavy equipment such as asphalt paver, milling machine, sweeper, oil truck, and others.
• Operate dozer, gradall, backhoe, grader, skid loader, dump truck, and related machinery.
• Assist with basic grade construction of streets and trails.
• Move equipment and materials to and from job sites and perform daily maintenance checks.
• Remove snow and ice from City roads and assist with traffic control.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Safety awareness

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid driver's license

Class B CDL (within 120 days)

18 months related experience or training

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Paver and milling machine experience

Traffic control knowledge

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for street maintenance and related duties. CDL is required and training is provided to operate pavers, milling machines, and other heavy equipment.

You will supervise Maintenance III and assist with basic grade construction, snow removal, and traffic control while ensuring safety and reliable attendance. Strong communication and physical capability are essential.