Position: Equipment Operator
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets

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.

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.