About this opportunity
The Chamber Of Commerce Of West Alabama lists this Heavy Equipment Operator opportunity in tuscaloosa, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Heavy Equipment OperatorCity of TuscaloosaConstruction, Full Time, $24.94 per hourLocation: 2201 University Blvd, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35401Summary: The purpose of this classification is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of city grounds, roads, water systems, sewer systems, and buildings.Essential Functions: Operates and maintains equipment of heavy weight and considerable difficulty, specifically: front end loader, Crane Truck, gradall, bulldozer, motor patrol, low boy truck and trailer, backhoe, road grader, trencher, track loader, and track hoes to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair work. Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition, specifically: greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels, and changing tires. Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment. Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of city roads, water systems, sewer systems, building structures, or grounds according to assignment. Cleans catch basins, roads, and right-of-ways, repairs drain pipes, installs chain link fences, and lays pipes. Loads/unloads and hauls equipment, concrete blocks, bricks, rocks, cement, and related heavy materials. Installs, repairs, and/or replaces water lines, sewer lines, meters, valves, drainage boxes, and fire hydrants; digs trenches, cuts pipe, and performs pipe fittings. Cuts/grades ditches and roads, patches streets, and pulls stumps/trees; sets concrete forms, pours concrete, and lays bricks. Hauls explosives, demolishes houses, buildings, and related structures and removed associated debris. Cleans up hazardous material spills. Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; forwards as appropriate. Transports heavy equipment. Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service. Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals.Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED required; two years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance or a related field. Must obtain and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A within twelve months of employment. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.
Worksite address
tuscaloosa, AL, 35401, US
Who can apply
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