NEOGOV · 6 months ago
Heavy Equipment Operator I-Forestry
ND, ND
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yrThe City of Williston is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator I for their Forestry Department. This entry-level position involves operating various forestry-related heavy equipment and performing maintenance tasks while ensuring safety and compliance with city standards.
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Responsibilities
Operates the following pieces of equipment: bucket truck with hydraulics, chain saw, tree chipper, tree stumper, mechanical tree spade, air compressor jackhammer, air driven compaction tools, dump trucks, front-end loaders, rollers, sewer jetters, sewer and manhole vacuums, sand spreaders, motor patrols, street sweepers, cranes, bulldozers, scrapers, trash compactors, steamers, concrete saws
Maintains records on work activities, inventories and prepares reports on activities. Responds to citizen inquiries and complaints. Assures equipment is in proper working order. Keeps abreast of newly developed techniques and equipment related to forestry
Learns the arboricultural task needed to perform tree pruning, removal, damage prevention and repair in accordance with ISA and Department Standards
Learns to plant trees in a variety of sizes, and locations using transplanting methods endorsed by the Forestry Departments tree planting plan
Performs all support tasks that are needed to conduct the responsibilities of the Department, i.e., raking, driving, spraying, lifting, etc
Utilizes all equipment required to perform the Department’s task in a safe, careful and efficient manner
Operates a variety of other special and standard equipment as assigned
Services equipment and makes field adjustments and repairs
Levels and finishes asphalt and concrete
Helps repair water pumping stations
Maintain fire hydrants, valves, sewer and water mains
Performs manual labor incidental to the operation to which assigned and occasionally exercises supervision over other operators and laborers
Must be on call occasionally on weekends or after hours
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies and procedures
Performs related work as required
The nature of this position requires the ability to respond to emergencies in a timely fashion
Open and close graves at cemetery
Operate forklift and skid steer loaders
Substitute for sanitation truck drivers, operating side load and rear load sanitation trucks and roll-off trucks
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and use of aerial bucket truck, chipper, chainsaw, mechanical tree and spade, heavy motor equipment in general construction and maintenance activities
Knowledge of the traffic laws, ordinances, and regulations related to equipment operation
Knowledge of the occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Ability to perform strenuous laboring tasks under varying weather conditions
Skill in the operation of heavy motor driven equipment over rough, slippery, or unstable surfaces
High school graduate or equivalent
Associate Degree in the field of Urban Forestry or related field
Experience in the operation and routine maintenance of heavy motor-driven equipment
Must have a valid ND Commercial Driver's License within three months of hiring
Possess ability to obtain a ND pesticide application license
Benefits
North Dakota Public Employee Retirement System (NDPERS)
Sanford Health Insurance
Sanford Wellness Program
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation Plan
Vacation/Sick Leave Accrual
Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
Founded in 1999
501-1000 employees
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