SHMEO - Water & Sewer
Listed on 2026-03-04
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Trades / Skilled Labor
General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Location: Waimea
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Duties: Under the supervision of the classified or working foreman, perform skilled operator duties in support of departmental projects, involving considerable physical activity and use of specialized heavy equipment.
Drive and/or operate specialized vehicles and equipment (frequently involving multiple complex hydraulic controls), such as backhoes, front‑end loaders, sidewalk sweeper, vacuum truck, and comparable heavy equipment. Coordinate equipment operations with activities of assigned work crews and with local utility companies regarding projects involving digging near underground or overhead lines, cables, etc.
Check vehicle or equipment for proper operation before commencing assigned work project; report equipment malfunctions to supervisor when more substantial maintenance efforts are required. Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and equipment; perform all duties in conformance with established schedules and applicable safety rules and regulations.
May operate more basic level heavy equipment or perform manual labor as required in support of project assignments. Operation of special heavy equipment may also involve hoisting, though not as a regular duty. Perform other duties as assigned.
QualificationsDuties required knowledge of specialized equipment and operation. Requires a 1C hoisting license,
2B excavation license, and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).
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