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Public Service Worker - Blaine
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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.
$59,099 / year median in Minnesota
+11% projected growth
Job Description
This position is responsible for operating light and heavy equipment on project sites in an assigned department. Responsibilities may include providing work direction to labor support; regularly performing basic heavy equipment operation; performing tasks associated with assigned projects such as Sewer-Storm and Water system repairs, inspecting all Sewer-Storm and Water system equipment and materials, taking drinking water samples and snow removal. Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Minnesota Class A Commercial Driver's License with air brake and tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
- One year maintenance and equipment operation or related experience. Desirable Requirements
- Two years' experience in operation of trucks and light equipment.
- Two years' experience in a municipal utilities department.
- Class SD certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
- Class D certification or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
- Ability to obtain certifications as required.