Position: Equipment Operator

　　Department: Streets

　　Division: Public Works Rate of Pay: $15.00/hr

　　Nature of Work:

　　Skilled work in the operation of light and heavy-duty construction maintenance equipment. Operator is responsible for daily preventive maintenance of equipment. Assignments are usually received in the form of orders to accomplish a specific task. Must be willing to work with others and communicate with workers and crew members to complete assignments. Supervision may be exercised over a small group of laborers.

　　Examples of Work:

　　· Operation of equipment such as dump trucks, back-hoes, dozers, etc. for repairs and construction.

　　· Operates a front-end loader in loading asphalt, gravel, sand, rock, slag, slurry and similar materials onto trucks.

　　· Assist and help other divisions in Public Works and other departments as necessary and/or requested.

　　· Ability to drive multiple vehicles including field tractors, tractor trailer combo while hauling heavy equipment, street sweepers, vacuum trucks, and also water trucks.

　　· Must be willing to work with or drive for the Sanitation Division, with necessary credentials.

　　· Performs related work as required.

　　Desirable Qualifications:

　　High school diploma or G.E.D. Minimum of 2 years of experience is desired. Must have and maintain a valid "Class A" Mississippi commercial driver's license.