What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator position at The Personnel Board of Jefferson County?
TARGET CLOSE DATE:
02/03/2025
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Grade 17
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TYPE:
Full time
JOB SUMMARY:
IF YOU APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST 12 MONTHS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLYHeavy Equipment Operators in the Merit System are responsible for the operation of a variety of street maintenance and utility heavy equipment. Individuals in this classification perform work that involves the execution of specific rules, regulations, or procedures, and employees in this classification are responsible for the efficient and safe operation of heavy equipment. The following is an example of some of the equipment operated by this classification: asphalt distributors, backhoes, farm equipment, front-end loaders, fuel trucks, mechanical brush pickers, rock beaters, rubber tire loaders, sewer flusher machines, sewer rodding machines, sewer vacuum machines, steel wheel rollers, street sweepers, tractor-trailer trucks, and other related equipment. Work assignments are received either orally or as written work orders and are usually assigned by an immediate supervisor daily. After work assignments are given, the work is usually performed with limited supervision. Work is reviewed by on-site observation, results obtained, and through evaluations. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers, Skilled Laborers and Truck Drivers if HEO's supervisor is not at the work site.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position:
- Class B CDL.
- Experience working in or around heavy equipment (e.g., brush truck, rubber tire loader, roller, limb loader).
- Experience following safety standards related to heavy equipment operation (e.g., setting up work zones, locating utility lines, flagging).
COMPENSATION
Application for this position will be considered for the following Merit System employing agencies:
- Bessemer $17.99 - $27.91 USD Hourly
- Birmingham $18.55 - $28.78 USD Hourly
- Center Point $17.69 - $27.44 USD Hourly
- Fultondale $19.52 - $30.28 USD Hourly
- Gardendale $21.23 - $32.94 USD Hourly
- Homewood $20.72 - $32.15 USD Hourly
- Hueytown $19.28 - $29.92 USD Hourly
- Irondale $21.65 - $33.58 USD Hourly
- Jefferson County $20.21 - $31.36 USD Hourly
- Leeds $19.23 - $29.84 USD Hourly
- Mountain Brook $22.95 - $35.60 USD Hourly
- Tarrant $16.16 - $25.07 USD Hourly
TYPICAL JOB DUTIES:
- Loads, unloads, lifts, and places various materials (e.g., dirt, biosolids, pipes, brush, etc.) using heavy or construction equipment in order to complete construction, cleanup, or maintenance projects.
- Performs preventative maintenance and basic repairs on heavy or construction equipment (e.g., checking fluids, changing parts, etc.) in order to maintain efficient equipment operations.
- Promotes safe work practices (e.g., setting up traffic work zones, wearing safety gear, obeying applicable traffic laws, using outriggers, etc.) to prevent accidents, injuries, and property/equipment damage.
- Communicates with members of the public, supervisors, and subordinates using verbal, and written correspondence in order to exchange information concerning heavy or construction equipment operator job duties.
- Loads truck beds with dirt, spoils, chert, rock, slag, refuse, and other excavated materials using front-end loader, trackhoe, limb loader, or backhoe.
- Loads tree trunks, branches and stumps onto truck beds using a front-end loader, backhoe, trackhoe, or brush truck/limb loader.
- Loads brush and trash using a mechanical brush picker or self-loader.
- Greases and oils equipment using hand tools, grease gun, oiler, etc.
- Cleans heavy or construction equipment inside and out (e.g., washing, vacuuming, cleaning windows, etc.) to maintain a professional appearance and to ensure equipment is operated safely.
- Wears safety equipment (e.g., safety vests, safety glasses, gloves, masks, earplugs, back brace, hard hat, etc) when working on job sites.
Work Environment:
Work is primarily performed at outdoor worksites such as residential neighborhoods, landfills, etc. Work involves use of heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bobcats, etc., as well as a variety of hand tools. May require exposure to potentially hazardous work conditions (e.g., working in and around traffic, in and around landfills, working in and around heavy equipment). May also require exposure to inclement weather when working outdoors (e.g., extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, wind), as well as working around foul odors and potentially harmful waste.
Physical Demands:
Job involves physical exertion required for sustained periods of light physical activity such as operating a refuse truck or standing for prolonged periods of time. May involve occasional lifting of items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
ACCOMMODATION:
To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.
EEO STATEMENT:
The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operate its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website.
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DISCLAIMER:
This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required to do the job and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.
Salary : $16 - $25
