Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

Kids for the Future; South Haven (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of South Haven is seeking a skilled Public Works Equipment Operator to support the Streets Division. You will operate heavy equipment to maintain streets, drainage, parks, and beaches, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Full-time outdoor work with weather exposure, seasonal demands, and on-call rotations. A high school diploma and a Michigan driver's license are required, with a Class A CDL obtained within nine months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education and experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of one year operating construction or heavy equipment.
• Must possess a valid Michigan driver's license and Class A CDL with air-brake endorsements within 9 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy-duty and power-driven equipment such as loaders, dump trucks, snowplows, street sweepers, excavators, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, beach cleaners, rollers, and other equipment.
• Perform street and right-of-way construction and maintenance activities, including pavement repairs, grading, shoulder maintenance, drainage work, concrete work, restoration, vegetation control, traffic-control, and related tasks.
• Perform snow and ice control operations, including snow plowing, salting, loading materials, snow removal, and other winter-maintenance activities.
• Participate in the Streets Division on-call rotation and respond to after-hours emergencies and other operational needs.
• Assist with inspection, preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and other bridge-related work as assigned.
• Fill in for Meter Reader duties as assigned and assist Water/Sewer Division with related repairs as needed.
• Establish and maintain appropriate traffic-control measures and safe work zones.
• Comply with safety standards, policies, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Ability to follow instructions

Teamwork

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of South Haven is seeking a skilled Public Works Equipment Operator to support the Streets Division. You will operate heavy equipment to maintain streets, drainage, parks, and beaches, and respond to emergencies as needed.

Full-time outdoor work with weather exposure, seasonal demands, and on-call rotations. A high school diploma and a Michigan driver's license are required, with a Class A CDL obtained within nine months of hire.