What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at City Of McMinnville?
The City of McMinnville is looking for an energetic and experienced Heavy Equipment Operator for our Water Maintenance Department. This position plays an important role in maintaining the water and sewer lines throughout the City. Position will operate various heavy equipment as well as hand powered tools and manual tools. Examples of equipment operation include front-end loaders, bulldozers, and backhoes, etc. in a variety of maintenance and construction tasks.
This is a non-exempt hourly position with starting pay of $20.30. The position offers opportunity for growth through obtaining collection and distribution licenses.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 4 - 10 hour days. On-call requirements are 1 week every 8-10 weeks with additional pay.
The City of McMinnville offers great benefits and time off. The City pays over 80% of employees' medical premium plus offers a wellness and tobacco free discount on the monthly premium up to $150. Life Insurance for the employee and family and long-term disability for the employee is covered at no charge to the employee. Vision / Dental and short-term disability is available.
The City also offers an ample amount of paid time off. There are fourteen designated paid holidays. Annual time is accrued 48 hours year one increasing to 102 hours in year two plus 48 hours of personal time. Sick time is accrued monthly beginning day one.
The City also offers a retirement plan through TCRS with 401k.
Minimum Requirements
Performs work such as ditching, laying water and sewer lines and shouldering black top
Maintains equipment for inspections and resolves mechanical problems
Works on water and sewer construction projects
Operates a backhoe and loader in construction and maintenance of water and sewer lines
This is a non-exempt hourly position with starting pay of $20.30. The position offers opportunity for growth through obtaining collection and distribution licenses.
Hours are Monday through Friday, 4 - 10 hour days. On-call requirements are 1 week every 8-10 weeks with additional pay.
The City of McMinnville offers great benefits and time off. The City pays over 80% of employees' medical premium plus offers a wellness and tobacco free discount on the monthly premium up to $150. Life Insurance for the employee and family and long-term disability for the employee is covered at no charge to the employee. Vision / Dental and short-term disability is available.
The City also offers an ample amount of paid time off. There are fourteen designated paid holidays. Annual time is accrued 48 hours year one increasing to 102 hours in year two plus 48 hours of personal time. Sick time is accrued monthly beginning day one.
The City also offers a retirement plan through TCRS with 401k.
Minimum Requirements
- HS degree or equivalent
- Possession of a valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 6 months
- One year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment
- Must be able to lift, move, and carry up to 75 lbs.
Performs work such as ditching, laying water and sewer lines and shouldering black top
Maintains equipment for inspections and resolves mechanical problems
Works on water and sewer construction projects
Operates a backhoe and loader in construction and maintenance of water and sewer lines
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