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City of Fort Wayne

Backhoe Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$56,108 / year median in Indiana

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Dig into a career that moves Fort Wayne forward-operate heavy equipment and make a real impact every day! What You'll Do Operate heavy equipment including excavators, backhoes, skid steers, trenchers, loaders, and more Perform excavations for repair or replacement of water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer assets Level, grade, and cut swales along roadways Lift, move, and place heavy materials and objects using equipment Chip brush, cut trees, and operate chainsaws and trimmers as required Load and secure equipment onto transport trailers Safely handle and dispose of chemicals Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent 3+ years operating heavy equipment preferred Valid Indiana Driver's License; CDL "A" with tanker "N" endorsement required within first 180 days for new hires
Certified Component Person:
Excavation and Trench (obtain within 90 days)
Certified Competent Person:
Confined Space (obtain within 90 days) Physical Requirements & Work Environment Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl; occasionally lift/move up to 50 lbs Close, distance, peripheral vision and depth perception required Work outdoors in loud environments; hearing protection required Exposure to varying weather conditions and heavy equipment operations
Hours:
Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm Why Join Us? Operate heavy machinery, contribute to Fort Wayne's infrastructure, and be part of a skilled team that keeps the city moving. Equal Opportunity Employer