Skilled Heavy Equipment Operator I

Philadelphia PA; Philadelphia, Northern (Philadelphia County, KY); Hybrid; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator 1 to perform complex vehicle operations in roadbuilding and earthmoving projects. CDL Class A or B may be required depending on assignment, with residency and examination steps to qualify for an open-competitive list.

The role includes operation of large machinery, coordination during multistep tasks, and occasional physical labor when not operating equipment.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in Equipment Operator or a comparable City class.
• Possession of a valid CDL Class A or Class B license as required.
• Willingness to meet residency and testing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment used in city earthmoving and roadwork operations.
• Maintain coordination for complex operator tasks under supervision.
• Travel to and from work sites as needed and perform physical labor when not operating.

Skills

Equipment operation

Physical stamina

Education

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B

Job description

City of Philadelphia – Office of Human Resources seeks an experienced Heavy Equipment Operator 1 to perform complex vehicle operations in roadbuilding and earthmoving projects. CDL Class A or B may be required depending on assignment, with residency and examination steps to qualify for an open-competitive list.

The role includes operation of large machinery, coordination during multistep tasks, and occasional physical labor when not operating equipment.