Heavy Equipment Operator

Overview

Summary

Are you looking to join a team that values Professionalism, Accountability, Integrity, and Responsiveness? Do you want to be a part of a strong team dedicated to serving our community, building relationships, and creating opportunities? Then this might be the opportunity for you! We are looking for someone to join Team Yuma as a Heavy Equipment Operator working with the Department of Public Works.

The ideal candidate operates a wide range of specialized vehicles and heavy equipment to maintain and repair roadway, streets, and other infrastructure. Under basic supervision, performs skilled work in the operation of specialized vehicles and heavy equipment for the maintenance and repair of City roadways, infrastructure, and solid waste operations for the Public Works Department (PWD); operates vehicles, equipment, and tools in accordance with all safety regulations.

• Operates specialized vehicles and heavy equipment used by the Public Works Department (PWD) in the maintenance of City streets, roadways, drainage system and infrastructure; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
• Operates a wide range of specialized vehicles and motorized equipment, including front-end loader, dump truck, bulldozer, spreader, grader, roller, scraper, backhoe, garbage truck, skid steer loader and other specialized equipment; performs work in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures.
• Performs skilled and semi-skilled construction, maintenance and roadway repair work; assists in resurfacing, patching, sweeping, grading and shaping roads; digs and fills holes; clears and repairs roadway, shoulders and adjoining areas; clears trash, brush, weeds and debris from roadways.
• Maintains vehicles, tools and specialized equipment in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; inspects, cleans and performs routine maintenance work on vehicles and equipment; identifies and reports mechanical problems requiring additional repair.
• Hauls materials, and transports vehicles and equipment to job sites using various trucks; mixes and pours concrete and asphalt for repairs to streets, sidewalks, curbs and gutters.
• Assists in the set up of traffic control zones at Public Works construction sites to minimize risk of accidents and enhance safety of work crews; assists with traffic flagging as needed; repairs street signs and lights.
• Performs tasks in the interest of public safety and property protection during emergencies; completes work according to specified work orders; completes required daily logs and reports.
• Trains and cross-trains in various equipment, techniques and safety standard.
• Monitors work site to verify that safety rules are followed, and that the work area and all equipment are in safe operating condition; performs maintenance and repairs in accordance with all safety regulations and procedures; notifies supervisor of safety hazards, equipment problems and emergency situations.
• Operates a solid waste truck for trash and recycling collection programs.
• Learns and participates in a department wide cross training program.
• Adheres to safety procedures in work areas and in performance of work assignments; promotes a culture of safety.
• Supports the relationship between the City and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities, vision, values and the “Yuma Way”, and complies with all City policies and procedures.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND three years' experience in operating heavy equipment in road construction or in the public works field; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• City policies and procedures.
• City safety rules and regulations, occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Materials, methods, equipment used in repair and maintenance of streets, roadways and infrastructure.
• Operatio…