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Job description
Heavy Equipment Operator 2
Under general supervision performs work of moderate difficulty in skillfully and safely operating a variety of heavy motorized equipment; operation requires a relatively high level of manipulative skill involving difficult problems of operation; performs related work as required.
Essential Job Functions:
Hauls and drives equipment, crew and materials to and from work areas
Assists in setting up operation
Operates and maintains skid loader with various attachments, mini loader with various attachments, large loader with various attachments, backhoe, large grader, excavator used for excavation (not demolition), directional boring machine, track dozer, track loader, semi-tractor with dump trailer, semi-tractor with flat trailer, stone chipper, larger asphalt roller to remove, replace, compact and finish asphalt and concrete for street operations
Operates sewer jet rodder machines, drag machines, heavy vacuum equipment, front-end loader and boom trucks for sewer operations (this does not include operating boom truck in a manner that requires a certified crane operator)
Operates a variety of trucks and other equipment for leaf and snow removal and ice control operations
Drives and operates other equipment as directed
Inspects tools and equipment before, during and after operation
Performs pre-trip inspections, cleaning, preventive maintenance and makes minor adjustments and repairs on equipment when necessary
Reads street maps and related atlases to determine various locations
Works with and/or directs crew of lower class at work site
Completes daily destination log and other related forms as required
Assist in the maintenance and repair of division operations
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Traffic laws and regulations involved in equipment operation
Operation and maintenance of heavy equipment
Hazards and safety precautions of the work
Utility and street cleaning operations
Utility and street repair operations
Driving and maneuvering heavy equipment
Operating a variety of pieces of complex heavy equipment
Working in varying weather conditions
Understanding and following oral and written instructions
Effectively working with others and the public
Reading and understanding job related documents
Operating computers.
Required Experience, Education and Certifications:
Must be able to read at the tenth (10th) grade reading level.
Three (3) years of experience in the operation of heavy maintenance and construction equipment
City of Toledo employees may substitute 2,080 documented alternate, assist, or training hours operating heavy equipment for the City of Toledo to meet the experience requirement.
Must successfully pass required skills test for the position to be eligible for selection.
Must possess a valid state-issued Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Position assignment for some divisions will require tanker endorsement.
Physical Demands:
In this position, the employee will frequently stand. This employee will occasionally walk, sit, stand, lift, push, pull, drag and/or carry up to 50 pounds. The employee will constantly walk-in all-weather conditions. Occasional stooping and crouching may occur with this position. Speaking and listening are constant essential functions of this position.
Work Demands:
The employee is frequently indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the work environment is loud. This employee will occasionally work in conditions where fumes, mists, dust, odors and gases are present.
Worksite address
toledo, OH, 43614, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.