Job Description of Senior Equipment Operator:

The Senior Equipment Operator is responsible for the operation of heavy equipment used in the construction and/or repair of roads and bridges within Pulaski County and to provide direction to a crew involved with road or bridge construction or maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities of Senior Equipment Operator:

• Operates heavy equipment such as dozer, scraper, front end loader, dragline, backhoe, track hoe, track loader, hot asphalt distributor, roller, sweeper, chip box, mower, drott ditch – digging machine, or flusher truck to perform skilled functions involved with road repair and maintenance.
• Operates dump truck hauling materials related to construction or repair.
• Ensures crew has necessary equipment and supplies each day prior to leaving for the job site.
• Performs daily safety and preventative maintenance inspection on equipment prior to and after use; completes report noting problems with equipment.
• Makes minor repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment, such as changing oil, lubrication, or washing to ensure proper operation.
• Supervises the operation of all equipment on the job to ensure proper safety and operating procedures are being followed.
• Uses hand tools including a chain saw and jackhammer as needed for assigned jobs.
• Completes daily written reports as required.
• Supervises the work of the crew in absence of a foreman ensuring safe and efficient performance of duties.
• Operates salt spreader in the event of icy roads.
• Operates forklift to load trucks.
• Performs labor duties such as raking or shoveling asphalt as needed for backup.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualification & Requirements of Senior Equipment Operator:

• Completion of grade school; considerable work experience in the operation of heavy earthmoving and construction equipment; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.
• Must possess a valid Arkansas Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A, or be able to obtain one within six (6) months of employment. Some positions require the N (Tank Vehicle) endorsement.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing in compliance with the regulations of the US Department of Transportation.
• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment job-related physical and a traffic offense check.

About the Central Arkansas Workforce Development Area

The Central Arkansas Workforce Development Centers specialize in recruiting and placing skilled professionals in a variety of industries on behalf of employers in Central Arkansas. We help people find jobs and provide workforce solutions to businesses.

CAPDD/Arkansas Workforce Center is an “equal opportunity employer/program,” and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.” Arkansas Relay Service: 1-800-285-1121 (Voice) 1-800-285-1131 (TDD) or TDD 711.

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