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City of Fort Wayne
Backhoe Operator - Heavy Equipment Operator
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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
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