Equipment Operator Heavy

Hinds County Public Works; KwaMaqoma; On-site; ZAR 452,000 - 553,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinds County Public Works is seeking a skilled heavy equipment operator to operate steam, gasoline or diesel-powered machinery for material handling, bridge building, earth moving, and road maintenance.

Requires a high school diploma or GED, at least three years' experience on bull dozers, motor graders, or similar equipment, and a valid Mississippi commercial driver's license. This is an at-will, non-exempt, full-time position with starting salary of $31,200.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years' experience driving bull dozers, motor graders, etc.
• or
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and three (3) years of related experience
• and
• Possession of a valid Mississippi commercial driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operates steam, gasoline or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, excavating, grading and road construction or maintenance.
• Operates motor grader to scrape dirt and gravel roads, clear roadside ditches, level and fill road shoulders and for other road maintenance.
• Operates tractors, bulldozers, power shovel, and similar equipment to level and grade building sites, excavate building foundations and perform related digging and earth moving operations.
• Checks mechanical conditions and makes minor operating repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Operates a power crane in dredging, excavating or moving earth, rock, sand, making cuts and fills to grade; moves lumber, piling, girders and similar objects.
• Works as finisher cat operator or maintenance construction and performs the more difficult finishing and grading operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Education

High school diploma or GED

Mississippi commercial driver's license

Job description

Summary

This is skilled work in the operation of various types of heavy-duty construction equipment. The work involves operating gasoline, steam or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, and excavating, grading and road maintenance. Originality and independence of action are frequently based on experience and specialized knowledge of the technical processes. Incumbent general receives project assignments from a superior who indicates specific results desired.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Operates steam, gasoline or diesel-powered machinery used in material handling, bridge building, earth moving, excavating, grading and road construction or maintenance.
• Operates motor grader to scrape dirt and gravel roads, clear roadside ditches, level and fill road shoulders and for other road maintenance.
• Operates tractors, bulldozers, power shovel, and similar equipment to level and grade building sites, excavate building foundations and perform related digging and earth moving operations.
• Checks mechanical conditions and makes minor operating repairs on machinery and equipment.
• Operates a power crane in dredging, excavating or moving earth, rock, sand, making cuts and fills to grade; moves lumber, piling, girders and similar objects.
• Works as finisher cat operator or maintenance construction and performs the more difficult finishing and grading operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED, and three (3) years' experience driving bull dozers, motor graders, etc.
• or
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma and three (3) years of related experience
• and
• Possession of a valid Mississippi commercial driver's license.

Terms of Employment

• This is a non-exempt position.
• This is an At-Will employment position

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of Hinds County to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hinds County prohibits any such discrimination or harassment.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of responsibility and essential functions of this position but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts Hinds County’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by law.

Starting Salary

$31,200

Job Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled