Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator II

City of Lancaster, PA; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lancaster, PA seeks skilled heavy equipment operators for Public Works to perform maintenance and operate motorized machinery on streets and utilities projects. You will run tank truck flusher, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, paving and street sweeping equipment, and conduct routine preventive maintenance.

Requirements include High School diploma or GED, 2+ years operating heavy equipment, 1+ year of mechanical repairs, and PA Class B CDL (tank endorsement preferred or able to obtain

Qualifications

• Two or more years of on-the-job heavy equipment operation experience.
• High school diploma or GED required; trade school or certifications are a plus.
• PA Class B Commercial Driver's License required; tanker endorsement preferred or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment including tank truck flusher, dump trucks, backhoes, loaders, road rollers, paving machines, and street sweepers.
• Perform routine maintenance on motorized equipment as required.
• Assist and supervise laborers in loading/unloading trucks and street maintenance tasks as needed.
• Follow safety practices and work well under pressure in a public works setting.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public works safety

Teamwork

English communication

Maintenance skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years experience in operating heavy equipment

Tools

PA CDL Class B

Tanker endorsement ability

Job description

City of Lancaster, PA seeks skilled heavy equipment operators for Public Works to perform maintenance and operate motorized machinery on streets and utilities projects. You will run tank truck flusher, dump trucks, loaders, backhoes, paving and street sweeping equipment, and conduct routine preventive maintenance.

Requirements include High School diploma or GED, 2+ years operating heavy equipment, 1+ year of mechanical repairs, and PA Class B CDL (tank endorsement preferred or able to obtain