Heavy Equipment Operator

Posting number: 2611954148

Department: Public Works Department

Job classification: Heavy Equipment Operator

Posting type: Open

Categories: Public Works

Summary

This classification is scheduled to receive a 5% COLA effective July 2027.

Note:

Note: A training and experience evaluation may be utilized to determine an applicant's ranking among qualified candidates. Based upon information provided in this application including responses to supplemental questions, an applicant's education, training and experience (full-time equivalent) may be evaluated. Applicants should provide thoughtful and thorough responses to supplemental questions as they play an important role in this recruitment process.  All qualifying work experience that is described or included in responses to supplemental questions MUST also be included and detailed in the "Work Experience" section of this application. "See Resume" is not an acceptable response for any supplemental question. 

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment at the County landfill facility; makes minor mechanical adjustments in the field; maintains on-site roads and landfill surfaces; cleans and maintains equipment; performs grounds maintenance tasks; and performs related duties as assigned. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from the Landfill Operations Supervisor or designee.   Exercises no direct supervision over staff.

 CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the journey-level classification in the Heavy Equipment Operator series. Positions at this level perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. 

Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.  This class is distinguished from the Senior Heavy Equipment Operator in that the latter provides technical and functional direction over lower-level staff.

Examples of duties

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Typical functions may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, abilities, and other characteristics.  The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks. 

• Performs skilled work in the operation of assigned heavy equipment and machinery to move and cover refuse and materials.
• Operates a variety of power-driven equipment in the performance of construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Performs routine inspection and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment; cleans equipment.
• Identifies and reports mechanical defects or equipment requiring maintenance.
• Grades on-site roads and landfill surfaces using heavy power-driven equipment.
• Directs users to proper disposal areas and answers inquiries from the public.
• Performs routine grounds maintenance tasks.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Operation, care, maintenance, and minor adjustment and capabilities of heavy power-driven equipment.
• Methods of tools, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance of a landfill facility.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability To:

• Safely operate heavy equipment.
• Operate heavy to light power-driven equipment safety and efficiently.
• Detect the need for major mechanical maintenance.
• Perform routine adjustments and maintenance on equipment used.
• Perform other skilled and semi-skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Understand, interpret, and appl