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Equipment Operator II
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE'S PUBLIC WORKS- MAINTENANCE/CONSTRUCTION DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!
The City of Huntsville's Public Works Services Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our Equipment Operator II position(s). Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People. Come join our growing Public Works Team! Apply today!
About our Department:
The Construction/Maintenance Division of the Public Works Department provides essential services to City of Huntsville residents in a safe, efficient, prompt, and cost-effective manner. We are responsible for maintaining the efficient flow of water throughout the city to prevent flooding, erosion, and other property damage. The Construction Division is staffed with heavy equipment operators, skilled workers and truck drivers. It demolishes old and vacant buildings and installs new roads and parking areas that include small and large drainage projects.
Equipment Operator II Position Overview:
This is skilled work involving the operation of heavy-duty tandem trucks and/or tri-axle trucks, or similar type equipment. Incumbents perform heavy manual labor when not operating equipment. Work involves responsibility for operating a piece of medium sized equipment in area of assignment. Work may also involve hauling supplies and materials to and from the work site; following a regular route; performing minor maintenance on equipment; and performing heavy manual labor.
Qualifications and Necessary Special Requirements:
High school diploma from a school accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or GED certificate issued by the appropriate state agency is desired and experience operating medium sized equipment such as tandem and/or tri-axle dump trucks and rollers; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Possession of a valid Class A Commercial Driver's license. Class A with Auto Transmission allowed. Skills Test Will Be Administered For More Information Regarding the Equipment Operator II Job Duties, Please Visit the Website Below:
Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request
Benefits
The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement. Below is a summary of the City's benefit offerings: The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply. Medical Insurance All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville's group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more. Mental Health/Substance Abuse A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through TELUS Health (formerly Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting TELUS Health. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers. Dental Plan The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person, $150 per family/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and an annual plan maximum of $2,000 per person. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient. Vision Plan The City's vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings. Retirement The City's retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA. Life Insurance The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment. Disability Insurance The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Voluntary Life / AD&D The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life insurance for self, spouse, and eligible dependents. Guarantee issue amounts are available if voluntary life benefits are elected within 30 days of eligibility. Premiums for employee and spouse are based upon age. Child Life is a flat rate based on the level of coverage. The City also offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Supplemental Voluntary Benefits The City offers voluntary Cancer and Off-the-Job Accident plans administered by Allstate Benefits. The Cancer plan provides first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy, and other benefits. The Off-the-Job Accident plan provides benefits for injuries occurring off the job. Please refer to the brochures for an explanation of covered benefits. Flexible Spending Accounts The City offers two flexible spending
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