Facility Maintenance - Rousseau Centre - Heavy Equipment Operator

Heavy Equipment Operator

Under the direction of the Deputy Supervisor of Downtown Areas, the Heavy Equipment Operator operates equipment used for maintenance and construction activities at County buildings and properties.

Essential Functions

• Operate seasonal mowing, snow-removal, and ice-removal equipment.
• Maintain County properties by removing trees, trimming shrubs, spraying weeds, and removing trash, brush, and tires.
• Assist with construction work, including framing, drywall, ceiling tile, concrete work, and painting.
• Assist with repair of sewage and water leaks and broken mains.
• Assist with preventive maintenance of vehicles, equipment, and tools.
• Move, arrange, and store office equipment; prepare equipment and furniture for County auction.
• Operate hand and power tools, including saws, drills, welders, and cutting torches.
• Trailer heavy equipment to County properties, including lifts, backhoes, and Bobcats.
• Perform metal fabrication for accessibility and other needs.
• Perform other assigned duties, including required overtime.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 3 years of maintenance and grounds experience.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license, or valid Class B commercial driver's license with the ability to obtain Class A within 1 year.
• Knowledge of basic construction, repair, maintenance, and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Ability to operate a backhoe, Bobcat, dump truck, salter, forklift, jackhammer, hand tools, power tools, and related equipment.
• Ability to pass a federal background check for access to secured buildings.

Working Conditions

Work occurs indoors and outdoors. Duties frequently require walking, standing, lifting more than 60 pounds, bending, pushing and pulling, overhead reaching, kneeling, crawling, climbing, equipment monitoring, and detailed inspection. Frequent exposure to temperature extremes, dangerous equipment, chemicals, noise, and noxious odors is expected.