Heavy Equipment Operator
Department: Varies
Pay Grade: 105
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for performing semi-skilled and skilled duties in support of the assigned department for the City of Commerce.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Water/Sewer:
Public Works:
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
Possession of or ability to readily obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. If applicant does not currently have a CDL, the applicant must be able to pass all sections of the written test and have the temporary licenses in their possession in the first ninety (90) days of employment.
Additional Requirements:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must handle continuous outdoor activity. Must be able to walk or sit occasionally for 6 to 8 hours per day or longer if necessary. Must have no restrictions that impair starting and stopping procedures on vehicles. Must be able to shift either standard or automatic transmission with right hand and arm occasionally for 6 to 8 hours per day or longer if necessary. Must have no restrictions that impair seat belt use or entering and exiting of equipment and vehicles. Must be able to lift 50 to 100 pounds. Must have no climbing or height restrictions up to 12 feet on ladder or other equipment. Must have no impairments that limit work capabilities in year-round weather conditions. Must be able to bend and twist for lifting and installing concrete forms. Must have no limitations that restrict shoveling of dirt for 6 to 8 hours per day. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is typically performed in outside weather conditions, where the employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, contagious or infectious diseases, irritating chemicals, and occasional inclement weather. The work requires the use of safety devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.
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