What are the responsibilities and job description for the Backhoe Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator position at City of Fort Wayne?
Dig into a career that moves Fort Wayne forward-operate heavy equipment and make a real impact every day!
What You'll Do
- Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and more
- Perform excavations for repair or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer assets
- Level, grade, and cut swales along roadways
- Lift, move, and place heavy materials and objects using equipment
- Chip brush, cut trees, and operate chainsaws and trimmers as required
- Load and secure equipment onto transport trailers
- Safely handle and dispose of chemicals
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 3 years operating heavy equipment preferred
- Valid Indiana Driver's License; CDL "A" with tanker "N" endorsement required within first 180 days for new hires
- Certified Component Person: Excavation and Trench (obtain within 90 days)
- Certified Competent Person: Confined Space (obtain within 90 days)
Physical Requirements & Work Environment
- Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs
- Close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception required
- Work outdoors in loud environments; hearing protection required
- Exposure to varying weather conditions and heavy equipment operations
- Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm
Why Join Us? Operate heavy machinery, contribute to Fort Wayne's infrastructure, and be part of a skilled team that keeps the city moving.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $25 - $34