Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator

Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range shown on the announcement reflects the starting salary range for the assigned pay grade. Progression beyond the posted range occurs in accordance with established compensation policies. A starting salary may be negotiated and will be commensurate with education, training, and experience in alignment with pay administration policies and Montgomery Personnel Board Rules & Regulations.

The fundamental reason this job exists is to operate moderate to heavy equipment in the completion of projects for various City of Montgomery departments. The work responsibilities are: operates maintenance equipment; operates heavy equipment; operates hauling equipment; maintains equipment, tools, and work area; and performs miscellaneous tasks. Equipment Operators typically use two or more types of the following equipment: bulldozers, scrapers, front-end loaders, wheel rollers, dump trucks, hauling equipment, and/or trash compactors. The majority of Equipment Operators' time is spent utilizing equipment that requires a CDL and many Equipment Operator IIs receive training on various pieces of heavy equipment for future advancement to the Heavy Equipment Operator classification. Equipment Operators are supervised by various classifications, dependent upon the incumbents assigned locations.

Minimum Qualifications

Six (6) months of experience in the operation of moderate-sized equipment such as trucks, small dump trucks and/or tractors. Must have a current CDL. NOTE: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.

Special Requirements

Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and insurable driving record. May be required to travel across rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces at the various work sites. Must be willing to work weekends, holidays and evenings as needed by the department.

Benefits

The City of Montgomery provides a comprehensive benefits package consisting of Core benefits—Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription, Mental Health, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life Insurance, and Deferred Compensation—as well as Voluntary benefits available through Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company. Employees also receive paid annual and sick leave, paid paternal leave, paid holidays, and participation in the Retirement Systems of Alabama (RSA) retirement program. To learn more details, visit the benefits page. City of Montgomery Employee Benefits