Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Description Job Description Summary/Objective The heavy equipment operator operates a variety of contractor equipment and trucks used in construction, maintenance and repair activities and performs a variety of semiskilled tasks in the maintenance street and storm drainage systems. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. * Operates trucks and equipment of various sizes and weights in the loading, hauling and unloading of various equipment, materials and supplies. * Operates trucks and construction or power equipment, such as excavator w/ GPS, backhoe, dozer, skid-steer, forklift, man-lift, dump truck, snowplow, road grater, front-end loader, and hydraulic excavators. (Any of the equipment mentioned could be track or wheel operation) * Operates jackhammers, mowers, brush chippers and other small equipment and tools to maintain street and utility systems. * Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines. * Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner. * Works with and assists the line crew in digging ditches and trenches, hoisting material, tools, equipment, and any related work with a backhoe, road grater or front-end loader. * Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment and refers defects or repairs to the supervisor; cleans equipment. * Assists in the installing and maintenance of traffic control devices. * Plows snow and salts roads according to departmental policy. * Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety and security standards. * Maintains / schedules equipment service and maintenance logs. * Other duties as assigned.