City of Fort Wayne

Heavy Equipment Operator

Job Code:

2025143

Posted On:

Friday, 14th February 2025

Category:

Regular Full Time

Department:

Street Department

Shift:

6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m., may vary

Location:

Fort Wayne, IN 200 E. Berry Street

Pay Rate:

$28.0425 per hour

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Working under the moderate supervision of the General Foreman, incumbent operates pavers, bulldozers, grades-all, oil distributors and graders in the maintenance, repair and resurfacing of city streets and alleys. The incumbent is expected to exercise good judgment, independence, initiative, and professional expertise in conducting day-to-day operations. All work duties and activities must be performed in accordance with the City safety rules and operating regulations, policies and procedures as well as federal, state, and local regulations.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the ability to interact with the public, City incumbents, and outside agencies with patience, tact, respect, and professionalism and the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Operates all equipment used by the Street Department;

Grades alleys and streets;

Tacks, coats, chips, and seals streets;

Operates paver for asphalt resurfacing;

Grades roads in preparation for chip and seal;

Grades Berms and alleys;

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