Heavy Equipment Operator I II
Core
Operate heavy machinery for highway construction, maintenance, and repair, including tasks like road grading, debris removal, and traffic control.
Role type
Heavy Equipment Operator (Level II skilled / Level I basic)
Builds
Maintained roadways, repaired bridge decks, cleared debris, and managed traffic flow
Domain
Transportation / Highway Maintenance
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Heavy equipment operation, minor equipment repair, highway traffic control, manual labor, following safety instructions
Preferred skills
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A or B with endorsements, tank vehicle endorsement
Technologies
Road graders, dozers, front-end loaders, cranes, backhoes, paint machines, semi-trailers, snow removal equipment
Responsibilities
Operate trucks, tractors, and heavy machinery; perform minor repairs on equipment; repair roadway shoulders and bridge decks; replace signs and guardrails; provide traffic control assistance; apply herbicide to right-of-ways; remove debris
Seniority
Entry to Skilled (Level I: no experience; Level II: 1 year experience)