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Equipment Operator (Open/Competitive)

Muskegon County
Muskegon, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026
Note: This posting is for a role with the City of Muskegon.
If you are a current City of Muskegon employee but not a member of SEIU, Local 517M, Unit 2 - please use this post to apply.

Under the supervision of a Public Works Supervisor in the Highway Department, operates various types of equipment such as dump trucks, blade trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, chippers, snowplows, bulldozers, cranes, and graders owned by the City in a safe and efficient manner on construction, repair, and maintenance projects.1.  Possession of a high school diploma or GED (General Equivalency Degree)
2.  At least one (1) year of experience in the operation of equipment such as dump trucks, blade trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, excavators, chippers, snowplows, bulldozers, cranes, and graders.
3. The ability to obtain a State of Michigan Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Group A within the probationary period, and the appropriate endorsement(s). Must have a satisfactory driving record, and the ability to maintain one throughout employment.
 The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel to various locations within the City and work outside the office at field sites; including visiting construction sites with treacherous terrain requiring the employee to traverse uneven ground, climb up or crawl down to access the site, and may involve fumes, dust, chemicals or other hazardous materials, loud machinery and equipment, and other dangers associated with engineering projects and construction sites.  An employee in this position must have the strength, stamina and physical coordination needed to gain access to the construction project sites described above, observe and inspect work in progress, and operate hand and power tools.  The employee is occasionally exposed to adverse weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, dust or airborne particles, and fumes.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to communicate with others in person and on the phone.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move items of moderate to heavy weight. This class of work includes working in and out of doors, in any type of weather including rain, sleet, snow, sun, heat, and cold for extended periods of time.Evaluation Content:
Hands-On Examination - Pass/Fail
Oral Examination - 100%

Please note: Employee in this position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 517M Unit 2.

The selected candidate must take a post-offer medical examination (including back screen and complete physical) and drug screening test given by a City appointed physician before the first day of employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the medical examination and drug screening test.  Applicants for City employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check.  Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
 Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the City regarding the applicant's employment application.  Inquiries should be directed to the Muskegon County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
 The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the City system.  For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications.  This list remains in effect for up to one year unless exhausted or extended.
The full job description can be found here

THE CITY OF MUSKEGON IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
THE CITY OF MUSKEGON HAS ADOPTED A VETERANS PREFERENCE POLICY THAT RECOGNIZES QUALIFYING MILITARY SERVICE

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