Heavy Equipment Operator II - Backhoe

Job Description

Job Description

Equipment Operator II

Summary/Objective

Perform a variety of manual tasks involving the safe and efficient operation of moderately heavy motor equipment. Responsibilities include operating assigned equipment, inspecting and maintaining equipment, performing minor repairs, and supporting work activities related to roads, parks, landfills, and other designated work areas.

Essential Functions

The following essential functions are representative of the duties performed in this position. Not every position will include all listed duties, and additional related tasks may be assigned.

1. Operate assigned equipment to perform a variety of tasks in accordance with established procedures.
2. Inspect equipment lights, horns, brakes, and other safety and operating components before and during use as appropriate.
3. Clean, inspect, maintain, service, and perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
4. Check fuel, oil, grease, water, filters, tires, and the overall condition of assigned equipment.
5. Plan and schedule equipment moves as needed.
6. Operate equipment to spray roads, parks, and landfills as assigned.
7. Load, unload, and transport heavy equipment using trucks and trailers as required.
8. Maintain records, complete daily reports, and monitor inventory of tools and supplies.
9. Train and supervise other employees when assigned.
10. Explain applicable rules and regulations to employees and members of the public as needed.
11. Inspect worksite conditions and take appropriate precautions to maintain a safe work area.
12. Respond to after-hours emergency situations as needed.
13. Work extended hours before, during, or after a disaster and perform additional duties outside normal operations when required.
14. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions associated with heavy equipment operation.
2. Knowledge of applicable traffic rules and regulations.
3. Demonstrated skill in operating one or more types of moderately heavy motor equipment.
4. Ability to drive a truck and trailer.
5. Ability to load and unload heavy equipment safely.
6. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
7. Ability to plan and supervise the work of other employees when assigned.
8. Ability to perform manual tasks associated with equipment operation.
9. Ability to perform minor equipment repairs and adjustments.
10. Ability to recognize equipment issues and maintain safe operating conditions.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position may be responsible for training and supervising other employees as assigned.

Work Environment

Work is performed in outdoor and field environments and may involve roads, parks, landfills, and other designated work areas. Employees may be exposed to moving vehicles, heavy machinery, traffic, changing weather conditions, and other hazards associated with equipment operation.

Employees are expected to follow applicable safety procedures, use required personal protective equipment, and maintain awareness of surrounding worksite conditions.

The position may require responding to after-hours emergencies and working extended hours before, during, or after a disaster.

Physical Demands

This position involves operating motor equipment and performing manual tasks related to equipment operation, inspection, cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs.

Employees must be able to lift items weighing more than 30 pounds. Additional physical demands may vary depending on the equipment operated and assigned duties.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

Work schedules will be determined by operational needs. Extended hours, after-hours emergency response, and additional responsibilities outside normal operations may be required, particularly before, during, or after a disaster.

Travel

Travel requirements are not specified in the original class specification. Driving trucks, trailers, and transporting equipment may be required as part of assigned duties.

Knowledge Required

• Heavy equipment safety hazards and precautions.
• Traffic rules and regulations.
• Safe equipment operation, inspection, maintenance, and minor repairs.

Required Education and Work Experience

• Completion of at least the eighth grade; high school graduation or a GED is preferred.
• A minimum of one year of experience operating one or more types of Equipment Operator II-level equipment, with demonstrated operating ability.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Preferred Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience operating moderately heavy motor equipment in a public works, road maintenance, landfill, or similar environment.

Equipment Experience

Candidates must demonstrate skill operating one or more of the following types of equipment:

• Side-arm or multi-deck rotary mower
• Multi-deck flail mower
• Tandem truck, including solid waste trucks
• Water truck or fuel truck
• Single-axle truck with heavy equipment trailer
• Street sweeper
• Rubber-tired, self-propelled backhoe with a bucket capacity up to 3/8 cubic yard
• Truck-mounted hydraulic crane up to six tons
• Self-propelled roadway compaction equipment
• Liquid asphalt distributor or asphalt patch truck
• Small wrecker
• Trenching machine up to 24 inches
• Vactor
• Trash truck
• Barko loader
• Highway mower
• Truck-mounted front-end loader
• Rex or landfill compactor
• Transfer station or stationary compactor

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• Ability to operate the applicable equipment safely and efficiently.
• Ability to drive a truck and trailer and load and unload heavy equipment as required.
• Ability to work extended hours and respond to emergency situations when necessary.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance

Not specified in the original class specification.

Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Requirement

A valid commercial driver's license (CDL) appropriate for the type of equipment operated is required.

An exception may apply to certain equipment types. For employees operating equipment on the approved exception list, the required CDL and applicable endorsements, including an air brake endorsement when applicable, must be obtained before completion of the six-month working test period.

Working Test Period

Six months.

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time.

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At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.

Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at -policy/

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At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things.\r\rGenesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.\r\rBy applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Genesis Staffing and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at