HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Jackson, MS Job Details From $22 an hour 3 days ago Qualifications Heavy equipment operation Maintenance Mid-level 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver's License Driving Construction machinery maintenance Loading Industrial equipment Full Job Description To operate the most difficult and complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of maintenance activities including excavating, grading, loading and related operations; and to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks. Heavy Equipment Operator II-This is the full journey level class within the Heavy Equipment Operator series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Heavy Equipment Operator I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned including the operation of the full scope of heavy equipment. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the I level or when filled from the outside, have prior experience. Experience and Training Guidelines Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience performing maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment.

Training:

Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by training in the operation of heavy construction equipment.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Position :

10055015

Code :

434-3

Type :

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL

Location :

LANDFILL OPERATIONS

Group :

PUBLIC WOR

Job Class :

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II

Posting Start :

03/09/2026

Posting End :

06/09/2026 MINIMUM

HOURLY RATE

$22.00