NEOGOV · 3 hours ago
Heavy Equipment Operator (Career Fair)
Tuscaloosa, AL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$52K/yr - $52K/yr
2+ years expNEOGOV is a company associated with the City of Tuscaloosa, and they are seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate and maintain heavy machinery for the construction, maintenance, and repair of city infrastructure. The role includes performing manual work functions related to city roads, water systems, sewer systems, and buildings, ensuring safety and efficiency in operations.
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Responsibilities
Operates and maintains equipment of heavy weight and considerable difficulty, specifically: front end loader, Crane Truck, gradall, bulldozer, motor patrol, low boy truck and trailer, backhoe, road grader, trencher, track loader, and track hoes to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair work
Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition, specifically: greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels, and changing tires
Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment
Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of city roads, water systems, sewer systems, building structures, or grounds according to assignment
Cleans catch basins, roads, and right-of-ways, repairs drain pipes, installs chain link fences, and lays pipes
Loads/unloads and hauls equipment, concrete blocks, bricks, rocks, cement, and related heavy materials
Installs, repairs, and/or replaces water lines, sewer lines, meters, valves, drainage boxes, and fire hydrants; digs trenches, cuts pipe, and performs pipe fittings
Cuts/grades ditches and roads, patches streets, and pulls stumps/trees; sets concrete forms, pours concrete, and lays bricks
Hauls explosives, demolishes houses, buildings, and related structures and removed associated debris
Cleans up hazardous material spills
Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; forwards as appropriate
Transports heavy equipment
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service
Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
Two years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance or a related field
Must obtain and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A within twelve months of employment
This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens
Must be able to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools which may include backhoe, road grader, trencher, track loader, front end loader, gradall, bulldozer, motor patrol, track hoes, two-way radio, tapping machine, shovel, pick, post hole digger, air compressor, and mechanics tools
Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics of data, people, or things which may include work orders, maps, and operational manuals
Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with the general public
May require ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures
Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech
May require ability to speak with others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice
Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex mechanical and operational principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation
Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions
Requires the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and determine time and weight
Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment which may include standard measuring devices
Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using heavy equipment and to operate a motor vehicle
Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, heavy equipment, motor vehicles, control knobs, switches, mechanics tools, etc
Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities
Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination
May require the ability to discern color
Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions
Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency
Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear
Benefits
Retirement
Vacation and illness leave
Paid holidays
Medical and dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Life insurance
Other supplemental insurances
Deferred retirement saving plans
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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