Heavy Equipment Operator

Summary

The purpose of this class within the organization is to operate heavy equipment on job sites, assigned facilities and other designated locations for a department, division or work unit. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

This position will be expected to work a designated schedule established by the Department Head.

• Education / Experience:
  
  High School Diploma or GED. Requires one year of equipment operation experience or closely related experience.
• Certifications / Licenses:
  Class A or B Commercial Driver's License required. Endorsements preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Accountability - takes responsibility for own actions.
  • Adaptability - responds positively to change.
  • Communications - listens, speaks and/or writes in a clear, concise and respectful manner.
  • Initiative - takes proactive action to complete work or resolve issues.
  • Judgment & Decision Making - evaluates issues and makes sound factual decisions.
  • Customer Service - provides courteous, accessible and quality assistance to internal and external customers.
  • Professional Development - seeks opportunities to enhance technical skills and job knowledge.
  • Teamwork and Cooperation - collaborates with other team members to fulfill the City's vision and achieve departmental goals and strategic objectives.

• Strives to be efficient and effective at balancing and meeting the common needs and reasonable expectations of core constituents.
• Contributes towards the department's mission by continuously striving to meet expectations, strategic goals and objectives.
• Operates a broad range of equipment which may include Riverbank Tractors, Right-of-Way Tractors, Vactor Trucks, Backhoe, Excavator, Endloader, Grader, Blacktop Paver, Roller, Tree Trucks, Dump Trucks and/or other equipment.
• Collaborates with and assists construction crews when necessary and required.
• Loads and unloads equipment, tools, and job materials.

The City of Charleston provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all current employees and new applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, ancestry, religion, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.