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Heavy Equipment Operator

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City of Glasgow

Heavy Equipment Operator

Glasgow, KY
Full Time
Paid
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  • Responsibilities

    Position Purpose

    Under general direction, operates various types of heavy equipment, such as road graders, end loaders, scrapers, compactor, track-hoes, heavy trucks, and other assigned pieces of equipment.

    Essential Functions and Basic Duties

    • Operates heavy equipment to spread and compact refuse and cover with layers of dirt or other cover.
    • Landscapes rough terrain.
    • Maintains grade lines as established for street and road construction.
    • Operates fuel truck, water truck, roll-off truck, and dump truck for various applications.
    • Assists in maintenance of equipment and trucks, including checking engine oil, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other major components, such as transmissions.
    • Performs other related duties as required.

    Qualifications

    Training and Experience

    • Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate, supplemented by experience in operation of heavy equipment and heavy trucks.

    Special Requirement(s)

    • Possession of a valid Class B CDL license with air brakes endorsement.
    • Possession of a valid driver's license.
    • Safety-sensitive position is subject to passing a pre-employment drug screen test.

    Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
    • Working knowledge of dump truck operations.
    • Working knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to landfill and compost facilities operations.
    • Working knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances.
    • Ability to operate equipment and trucks skillfully and safely.
    • Ability to detect needed repairs and to make simple adjustments to equipment and trucks.
    • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.

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    An Equal Opportunity Employer

    We do not discriminate on-the-basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy/childbirth related medical conditions age, or disability or any other protected class. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.