Light Equipment Operator I — On‑Call Public Works

City of Williston; Williston (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Williston is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform semi-skilled work in the operation of light construction, snow removal and related equipment. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, on-call weekends, and adherence to city policies.

A valid North Dakota CDL may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of city and state traffic laws.
• Working knowledge of common hazards and safety precautions necessary for light equipment operation.
• Skill in the operation of light equipment.
• Ability to work at arduous tasks for sustained periods of time in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to perform minor preventive maintenance as required.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
• One year experience as a truck driver or operator of construction and maintenance equipment OR equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Operates the following pieces of equipment: dump trucks, garbage trucks, front-end loaders, mowers, light backhoes, sand spreaders, and pumps.
• Loads and unloads trucks, hauls snow, and transports loads to predetermined disposal points.
• Must be on call periodically on weekends or after hours.
• Performs repairs on all sanitation containers and equipment, including 6-yard compactors.
• Performs required manual labor, picking up bags, shoveling, and cleaning out trucks and containers.
• Performs related work as required.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures.
• The nature of this position requires the ability to respond to emergencies in a timely fashion.
• Equipment used in Job Performance: Dump trucks, garbage trucks and packers, front-end loaders, tractors, light backhoes, sand spreaders, concrete saws.

Skills

Operation of light equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Job description

The City of Williston is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform semi-skilled work in the operation of light construction, snow removal and related equipment. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, on-call weekends, and adherence to city policies.

A valid North Dakota CDL may be required. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and the ability to work in all weather conditions.