Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County seeks an Equipment Operator to run asphalt pavers, milling machines, rollers, and other earth-moving machinery. You will direct work activities, perform routine maintenance, and enforce safety on busy job sites.

Work is outdoor in varied weather; overtime may be required. A High School diploma is required and a Class A CDL is preferred. Pre-employment physical is required. Join Team DPW to support city infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of and work experience in safe and efficient operation of all construction equipment.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of powered (light and heavy) construction equipment such as Asphalt Paver, Milling Machines, front-end-loaders, backhoe, lifts, graders, heavy trucks, and other related earth moving equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance services on vehicles and equipment used such as washing, tightening chains, replacing cables and bolts, checks tire inflation, and lubrication.
• Direct work activities of assigned personnel in executing delegated tasks.
• Enforce job-site safety regulations and standards.
• Take responsibility for actions in the event of job related injuries and in the absence of a supervisor.
• Will be required to work overtime as assigned.
• Will be held accountable for all tools, equipment, and materials supplied by the City to perform assigned duties.
• Assist with asphalt patching, crack sealing, concrete work, playground equipment repair, grounds keeping and other related duties.
• Assist with snow removal functions
• Cleans/washes equipment as needed

Skills

Safety regulations knowledge

Supervision of workers

Reading operation manuals

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Asphalt Paver

Milling Machines

Front-end-loaders

Backhoe

Graders

Heavy trucks

Job description

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County seeks an Equipment Operator to run asphalt pavers, milling machines, rollers, and other earth-moving machinery. You will direct work activities, perform routine maintenance, and enforce safety on busy job sites.

Work is outdoor in varied weather; overtime may be required. A High School diploma is required and a Class A CDL is preferred. Pre-employment physical is required. Join Team DPW to support city infrastructure projects.