The primary purpose of this position is to operate gasoline or diesel-powered engineering and construction heavy equipment to grade surfaces to rough specifications on all types of terrain. The incumbent of the position is required to possess and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, a Testing Designated Position and wear Personal Protective Equipment.
Requirements Continued... You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid State issued driver's license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid State issued driver's license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Lastly, you may be required to submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that discloses all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you. Please indicate in your application whether you possess a valid State driver's license. You must possess and maintain a current Class A Commercial Driver's License . Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds at minimum. Position is designated as Emergency/Essential Personnel. QUALIFICATIONS All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-10/14/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement. Ability to do the work of the position without more than normal supervision. (SCREEN OUT) Operation of Motor Vehicles. Work Practices (includes keeping things neat, clean, and in order). Ability To Interpret Instructions, Specifications, etc. (related to mobile equipment operation). Ability to Drive Safely (Motor Vehicles). Ability to Operate Safely (Non-Motor Vehicle). Reliability and Dependability as an Engineering Equipment Operator Condition of Employment (SCREEN OUT): You must possess and maintain a current Class A Commercial Driver's License. If your knowledge and ability in the SCREEN OUT factor above is not sufficient, you will receive no further consideration. In preparing your application, describe in detail the experience and training which you have had that specifically prepared you for this job and to perform the duties described for this job. Experience should be clearly described and documented in your resume. The qualifications reviewer will not assume performance of such duties by Job Titles alone. Address your knowledge, skills and/or abilities in the areas shown in the job-related factors. Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
The major duties of the Engineering Equipment Operator position include, but are not limited to, the following: Operate gasoline or diesel powered engineering and construction equipment with wheeled or crawler type traction, such as road graders, tractors with bulldozer or angle dozer blades, front end-end loaders, backhoes, wheel loader, trench diggers, and large industrial tractors with pan or scraper attachments. Pull a variety of large roadway trailers to haul track and wheel type equipment, haul debris, stone, gravel, soil ect, safely load and secure equipment to be hauled. Operate grader, loader, dozer and dump truck to remove snow from roads ands parking lots during winter months. Must have the ability and experience to safely operate engineering equipment around underground utilities including including high voltage powerlines and watermain transmission lines. Use equipment to perform land fill maintenance, road side brushing, ect. Operate up to 14 cubic yard straight dump trucks or truck tractor with belly or side dump trailers for the purpose of moving dirt, black top and coarse materials for roadways and shoulders, hauling riprap, barriers and logs.