Overview
Position Purpose: Under general direction, operates various types of heavy equipment, such as road graders, end loaders, scrapers, compactor, track-hoes, heavy trucks, and other assigned pieces of equipment.
Responsibilities
* Operates heavy equipment to spread and compact refuse and cover with layers of dirt or other cover.
* Landscapes rough terrain.
* Maintains grade lines as established for street and road construction.
* Operates fuel truck, water truck, roll-off truck, and dump truck for various applications.
* Assists in maintenance of equipment and trucks, including checking engine oil, hydraulic systems, brakes, and other major components, such as transmissions.
* Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Training and Experience
* Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an equivalent GED certificate, supplemented by experience in operation of heavy equipment and heavy trucks.
Special Requirements
* Possession of a valid Class B CDL license with air brakes endorsement.
* Possession of a valid driver’s license.
* Safety-sensitive position is subject to passing a pre-employment drug screen test.
Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Working knowledge of heavy equipment operation.
* Working knowledge of dump truck operations.
* Working knowledge of environmental regulations pertaining to landfill and compost facilities operations.
* Working knowledge of traffic laws and ordinances.
* Ability to operate equipment and trucks skillfully and safely.
* Ability to detect needed repairs and to make simple adjustments to equipment and trucks.
* Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the general public.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected class. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, contact City of Glasgow at 270-651-5131.
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