City of Coeur d'Alene, ID
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Coeur d'Alene, ID, Coeur d'Alene, ID, United States
Salary: $23.71 - $24.90 Hourly
Location : 710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-00055
Department: Streets & Engineering
Opening Date: 12/19/2024
Closing Date: 1/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The City of Coeur d'Alene is looking for a hard-working, experienced HEO who will run equipment and perform manual labor to join our team.
The Heavy Equipment Operator performs a variety of journey-level duties operating medium and heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of City streets. Work is performed on City streets, rights-of-way, stormwater systems, alleys, swales, concrete curb and sidewalk, signs, and signals. The position may be assigned to a specific area or be given specific maintenance assignments. The position works directly under the supervision a Lead Field Worker but with some leeway for independent judgment and initiative. The position requires a Class A CDL. Four years' street-related construction, maintenance, and/or heavy equipment experience is preferred. This position must maintain flexible work hours and is on-call nights, weekends, and holidays to perform snow removal work and respond to emergency situations. The position works in an outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions, excessive noise, traffic, and open trenches and hazards involving the use of power tools, light and heavy construction equipment, hazardous chemicals, and asphalt fumes.
Examples of Duties
(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.
Knowledge of:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and work on a ladder, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may work in confined spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and, infrequently, up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds, including vehicle backup warnings. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a outdoor public street setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be higher with the operation of heavy equipment. It includes exposure to power and construction equipment, street traffic, and inclement weather.
The City of Coeur d'Alene offers a very generous benefit package. Below is a brief overall summary of our general benefits. Depending on the position you are applying for, the position may fall under a specific bargaining group and as a result, may have benefits in addition to what is listed below.
Retirement & Investment Plans:
Paid Leave:
01
Do you have a current Idaho Class A CDL?
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Does your Class A CDL have any restrictions?
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When operating heavy equipment what would you consider to be your specialty?
04
Have you participated in snow removal? If so, what did you operate while doing so.
Required Question
Location : 710 E Mullan Ave. Coeur d'Alene, ID
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 24-00055
Department: Streets & Engineering
Opening Date: 12/19/2024
Closing Date: 1/9/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Job Summary
The City of Coeur d'Alene is looking for a hard-working, experienced HEO who will run equipment and perform manual labor to join our team.
The Heavy Equipment Operator performs a variety of journey-level duties operating medium and heavy equipment in the construction and maintenance of City streets. Work is performed on City streets, rights-of-way, stormwater systems, alleys, swales, concrete curb and sidewalk, signs, and signals. The position may be assigned to a specific area or be given specific maintenance assignments. The position works directly under the supervision a Lead Field Worker but with some leeway for independent judgment and initiative. The position requires a Class A CDL. Four years' street-related construction, maintenance, and/or heavy equipment experience is preferred. This position must maintain flexible work hours and is on-call nights, weekends, and holidays to perform snow removal work and respond to emergency situations. The position works in an outdoor environment with exposure to adverse weather conditions, excessive noise, traffic, and open trenches and hazards involving the use of power tools, light and heavy construction equipment, hazardous chemicals, and asphalt fumes.
Examples of Duties
(illustrative only and may vary by assignment)
- Performs a variety of journey-level duties in the operation, maintenance, and repair of City streets to ensure public safety and the safe and efficient movement of traffic;
- Performs construction and maintenance duties on City streets, rights-of-way, stormwater systems, alleys, swales, concrete curb and sidewalk, bridges, guard rails, signs, signals, and other City public areas;
- Performs concrete and asphalt paving and patching operations on streets, curb, and sidewalks including, but not limited to, road base reconstruction, hauling/placing hot asphalt, hauling/placing spoils, and hauling/placing new base material;
- Performs construction and maintenance on City concrete curbing and sidewalks including, but not limited to, removal, regrading, and replacement to meet ADA standards;
- Paints and stripes streets and crosswalks;
- Transports and deposits construction material;
- Provides safe, unrestricted roads and rights-of-way including, but not limited to, paving, sweeping, plowing, sanding, grading, and tree trimming and removal;
- Provides operational support to other City departments;
- Provides traffic control support for parades, special events, emergencies, construction work zones, and to support fire and police activities;
- Maintains and constructs storm water and retention basins;
- Maintains sign/signal maintenance programs, including for emergency and special events;
- Provides mechanical support in the maintenance of the Department's equipment;
- Uses and maintains a variety of hand and power tools;
- Uses and maintains a variety of light and heavy equipment;
- Participates in work zone safety procedures including flagging as required by state and federal regulations;
- Maintains buildings and grounds;
- Responds to management's, supervisor's, co-workers' and citizens' questions and comments in a courteous, thorough and timely manner;
- Performs time management and meets deadlines;
- Maintains strict confidentiality of all matters;
- Assists other department and City employees as needed or requested;
- Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City policies, procedures, and safety practices.
- On call to respond to emergency situations;
- Attends seminars;
- Performs the duties of Lead Field Worker in that employee's absence;
- May serve on a variety of committees;
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or GED;
- Idaho Class A CDL license
- Flagger, CPR, and First Aid certifications (we provide the training and certifications, in house)
- Four (4) years' street-related construction, maintenance, and/or heavy equipment experience is preferred; or
- An equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the position may be considered.
The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for an individual to satisfactorily perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be successful in the position.
Knowledge of:
- Methods, materials, tools, and standard practices of construction and maintenance of City streets, rights-of-way, stormwater systems, alleys, swales, concrete curb and sidewalk, bridges, guard rails, signs, signals, and other City public areas;
- Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of street repair, including concrete and asphalt repair, removal, and replacement;
- Methods, materials, procedures, and standard practices of snow removal and control of snow and ice, including plowing, hauling, sanding, and de-icing;
- Operation and maintenance of hand and power tools;
- Operation and maintenance of light and heavy equipment;
- Federal (OSHA) and state regulations and City policies regarding safe work practices;
- Safety practices and procedures for working around power tools and light and heavy construction equipment;
- Basic mathematical calculation methods;
- Operation of personal computer and laptop and related software applications.
- Operate all equipment in the Street Department inventory including, but not limited to, loader, dump truck, sweeper, grader, backhoe, water truck, and all other light and heavy equipment;
- Perform all aspects of asphalt paving and patching operations;
- Perform all aspects of concrete paving and repair;
- Perform all aspects of signs, painting, snow removal, sanding, plowing, and de-icing;
- Operate and maintain hand and power tools;
- Operate and maintain light and heavy equipment;
- Operate a motor vehicle;
- Apply federal (OSHA) regulations and City policies and procedures regarding safe work practices;
- Assist the public in a professional and courteous manner in stressful and emotional situations;
- Perform basic mathematical calculations;
- Use English and speak clearly for understanding;
- Listen carefully to, understand, and effectively communicate through verbal, written, and electronic communication channels;
- Perform duties to supervisor's expectations;
- Follow verbal and written instructions;
- Work independently and exercise initiative, with general guidance and supervision;
- Maintain a professional demeanor at all times;
- Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
- Demonstrate integrity and ingenuity in the performance of assigned tasks and solving problems;
- Perform all duties in accordance with City policies and procedures with regard for personal safety and that of other employees and the public.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, climb and work on a ladder, use hands to manipulate and make adjustments to tools used in performing the essential functions of the classification, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may work in confined spaces. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and, infrequently, up to 90 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this classification include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing abilities required by this classification includes those which permit the employee to discern verbal instructions and communicate effectively in person and by telephone and to discern safety warnings such as alarms and emergency warning sounds, including vehicle backup warnings. While performing the duties of this classification, the employee works in a outdoor public street setting where the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be higher with the operation of heavy equipment. It includes exposure to power and construction equipment, street traffic, and inclement weather.
The City of Coeur d'Alene offers a very generous benefit package. Below is a brief overall summary of our general benefits. Depending on the position you are applying for, the position may fall under a specific bargaining group and as a result, may have benefits in addition to what is listed below.
Retirement & Investment Plans:
- PERSI retirement benefits,
- 401k & 457 investment plans
- Regence Blue Shield of Idaho
- Employee covered 100%, low cost dependent coverage
- Employees choosing to waive medical coverage due to other group coverage available, may receive a monthly contribution into their HRA VEBA plan.
- Blue Cross of Idaho
- Willamette Dental
- Northwest Dental Benefits
- 100% employer paid for employee and dependents
- Basic life insurance, line of duty death and Long Term Disability, 100% employer paid
- Supplement life insurance available
Paid Leave:
- 11 paid holidays
- 8 hours vacation (18 for fire) per month, increasing with years of service
- 10 hours sick (24 for fire) per month
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)- Comprehensive program that provides counseling for work, family, personal and financial issues. This benefit also has telehealth options.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
- AFLAC-Colonial Life
- Supplement Life Insurance: for employee and spouse
- Wellness Benefit
01
Do you have a current Idaho Class A CDL?
02
Does your Class A CDL have any restrictions?
03
When operating heavy equipment what would you consider to be your specialty?
04
Have you participated in snow removal? If so, what did you operate while doing so.
Required Question