NEOGOV · 1 day ago
heavy equip. operator
Claiborne Road, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$3,295.07/mo - $4,255.33/moNEOGOV is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator for the City of Shreveport. The role involves driving and operating various heavy equipment to transport materials and perform excavation and grading tasks while ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
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Responsibilities
Drivers and/or cranes, draglines, bulldozers, wreckers, backhoe, slurry machines, grade-alls, graders, pulvi-mixer, concrete mixer, laydown machine, pneumatic road roller, iron wheel roller, sweeper flusher, and/or dump truck (5-18 yards)
Drives and operates the equipment to excavate, grade, level, pull, push, lift and dump earth and other things and objects such as trees, stumps, supplies, ashes, trash, garbage and materials
May be assigned to work alone or with laborers
May assist in loading and unloading truck
Conducts pre-trip and post-trip inspections at the start and end of each day
Complies with all risk management and OSHA policies and procedures, before, during and after job
Trains new members on safe work practices
Regularly attends all required safety, job-related, and certification training classes as required
Services (gas, oil, water, clean, grease and etc.) and performs minor maintenance (e.g. fuses, mud flaps, safety) on assigned equipment
Performs other duties as required or assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED from an accredited institution
Demonstrated ability to perform tasks
Possess a Commercial Driver's license, type 'A'
Frequently stand and walk; walk for long distances and on sloped ground and slippery and uneven surfaces
Normal manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; finger dexterity and arm-hand steadiness to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate equipment; ability to use feet to operate control pedals on equipment; must be able to reach and lift arms above the shoulder
Ability to lift material weighing over 100 lbs. with assistance; ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range; verbal communication
Ability to wear safety and protective clothing such as hard hats, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs, respirators, gloves, boots and chemical resistant clothing
Use of heavy power-driven maintenance equipment, such as tracked hydraulic excavator, backhoes, graders, and front end loaders, as well as hand tools, chain saws, grinders, drill presses, and jackhammers
Work is performed outside in varying temperature, weather, and humidity conditions
Some work is performed alone and in remote locations
Work is performed in an environment with constant noise; exposure to gases, solvents, fumes, dust, grease and oils; exposure to moving equipment, electrical current, biting insects, and poison oak
May be exposed to hazards associated with underground excavations
Work hours may be irregular due to seasonal conditions
Constant contact with staff and the public
Travel will be required locally from location to location to accomplish job assignments and visit job sites
Benefits
Vacation and sick leave
Health, dental and vision insurance
10 paid holidays per calendar year
Long term disability
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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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
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