HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

To operate the most difficult and complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment
in support of a variety of maintenance activities including excavating, grading, loading and
related operations; and to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.

Heavy Equipment Operator II-This is the full journey level class within the Heavy
Equipment Operator series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Heavy
Equipment Operator I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including
the operation of the full scope of heavy equipment. Employees at this level receive only
occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware
of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly
staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level or when filled from the
outside, have prior experience.


Experience and Training Guidelines
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment.
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in the operation of heavy construction equipment.

License or Certificate:
Possession of a valid CDL license, no exceptions.

Position : 10055015

Code : 434-3

Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location : LANDFILL OPERATIONS

Group : PUBLIC WOR

Job Class : HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Posting Start : 03/09/2026

Posting End : 06/09/2026

Details : CITY WEBSITE

MINIMUM HOURLY RATE: $22.00