Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Alabama
Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment or machinery, such as a tractor, bulldozer, backhoe, or excavator, for the purposes of construction, demolition, or excavation. Prepares equipment and conducts routine inspections prior to operation to ensure it is safe and in working condition. Being a Heavy Equipment Operator identifies and addresses potential hazards and adheres to all safety protocols and regulations. May be responsible for scheduling minor repairs and conducting routine maintenance like cleaning and lubricating. Additionally, Heavy Equipment Operator requires a high school diploma. May require State License. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Heavy Equipment Operator independently performs a wide range of complex duties under general guidance from supervisors. Has gained full proficiency in a broad range of activities related to the job. To be a Heavy Equipment Operator typically requires 5-7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Recently Added Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
Heavy Equipment Operator
- City of Tuscaloosa
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Tuscaloosa, AL
FULL_TIME
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The purpose of this classification is to operate heavy equipment and perform manual work functions associated with the construction, maintenance, and repair of city grounds, roads, water systems, sewer systems, and buildings.The following duties are normal for this classification. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Specific duties listed may not be required for all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.
Operates and maintains equipment of heavy weight and considerable difficulty, specifically: front end loader, Crane Truck, gradall, bulldozer, motor patrol, low boy truck and trailer, backhoe, road grader, trencher, track loader, and track hoes to assist in construction, maintenance, and repair work.
Inspects equipment prior to use and ensures necessary equipment repairs are made; performs maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment, and tools in good working condition, specifically: greasing and cleaning, maintaining fluid levels, and changing tires.
Inspects job site for possible hazards prior to operating equipment.
Performs manual work functions associated with construction, maintenance, and repair of city roads, water systems, sewer systems, building structures, or grounds according to assignment.
Cleans catch basins, roads, and right-of-ways, repairs drain pipes, installs chain link fences, and lays pipes.
Loads/unloads and hauls equipment, concrete blocks, bricks, rocks, cement, and related heavy materials.
Installs, repairs, and/or replaces water lines, sewer lines, meters, valves, drainage boxes, and fire hydrants; digs trenches, cuts pipe, and performs pipe fittings.
Cuts/grades ditches and roads, patches streets, and pulls stumps/trees; sets concrete forms, pours concrete, and lays bricks.
Hauls explosives, demolishes houses, buildings, and related structures and removed associated debris.
Cleans up hazardous material spills.
Prepares and/or receives various forms, reports or other documents; forwards as appropriate.
Transports heavy equipment.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; provides information; takes and relays messages and/or directs calls to appropriate personnel; responds to requests for service.
Responds to requests for information from officials, employees, the public or other individuals.
Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.
Performs other related duties as required.High school diploma or GED required; two years of experience in heavy equipment operation and maintenance or a related field. Must obtain and maintain an Alabama Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class A within twelve months of employment. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug screens.
The following requirements are normal for this classification. Specific requirements may not apply to all positions within this classification, but are determined by the normal requirements for the particular position.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to operate a variety of equipment, machinery and tools which may include backhoe, road grader, trencher, track loader, front end loader, gradall, bulldozer, motor patrol, track hoes, ,two-way radio, tapping machine, shovel, pick, post hole digger, air compressor, and mechanics tools. Physical demand requirements for some positions within this classification may at times be at levels of those for heavy work.
DATA COMPREHENSION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things which may include work orders, maps, and operational manuals.
INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to speak with and/or signal people to convey or exchange information, including giving/receiving assignments and/or directions to/from co-workers, assistants, managers, or supervisors as well as communicating with the general public.
LANGUAGE ABILITY: May require ability to read a variety of informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to write basic job related documentation and reports with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. May require ability to speak with others with poise, voice control, and confidence using correct English and well-modulated voice.
INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand relatively complex mechanical and operational principles and techniques, to understand departmental policies and procedures, to make independent judgments in absence of supervision, and to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation.
VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow verbal and written instructions.
NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, and determine time and weight.
FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to visually inspect items for proper length, width, and shape using job related equipment which may include standard measuring devices.
MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes in using heavy equipment and to operate a motor vehicle.
MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, heavy equipment, motor vehicles, control knobs, switches, mechanics tools, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting motion or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities. Must have average levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.
COLOR DIFFERENTIATION: May require the ability to discern color.
INTERPERSONAL TEMPERAMENT: Requires the ability to deal with and relate to people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be able to adapt to and perform under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency.
PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk, express, or exchange ideas by means of spoken words and/or hear and perceive nature of sounds by ear. - 2 Days Ago
Heavy Equipment Operator: 527
- SDAC
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Montgomery, AL
FULL_TIME
- Heavy Equipment Operator EEO: SDAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender iden...
- 2 Days Ago
Heavy Equipment Operator I
- Montgomery City County Personnel - Street Maintenance
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Montgomery, AL
FULL_TIME
- Salary InformationCompensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary ma...
- 3 Days Ago
Heavy Equipment Operator II
- Montgomery City County Personnel - Engineering- Landfill
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Montgomery, AL
FULL_TIME
- Salary InformationCompensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary ma...
- 3 Days Ago
Heavy Equipment Operator II
- City of Montgomery, AL
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Montgomery, AL
FULL_TIME
- Salary Information Compensation plans are based on a multi-step progression system. The pay range reflects the entry level and maximum salary potential in the assigned pay grade. **A starting salary m...
- 3 Days Ago
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Kinder Morgan
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Decatur, AL
FULL_TIME
- HIRING NEW TEAM MEMBERS! The Kinder Morgan Trinity Terminal located at 4301 Iverson Blvd, Trinity, Alabama 35673, near Decatur, Madison and Huntsville areas is one of our network of 140 terminals wher...
- 4 Days Ago
Heavy Equipment Operator jobs at Popular Companies
Heavy Equipment Operator
- P&S Paving, Inc .
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Daytona Beach, FL
- Job Description Job Description Backhoe Operator- Operates a machine containing power shovel, for removing of materials....
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Equipment Operator
- IUOE Local 841
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Lebanon, IN
- Job Description Job Description We're looking to add multiple experienced and skilled heavy equipment operators in this ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Heidelberg Materials US, Inc.
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Tyrone, GA
- AutoReqId: 19915BR Pay Class: Hourly Hourly Pay Rate: $ 25 - $ 28 Department: Production Line of Business: Aggregates Po...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Equipment Operator
- West Fraser
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Henderson, TX
- West Fraser's Henderson, TX Lumber Mill is looking for an experienced heavy equipment operator. What you will do: This o...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
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Detroit, MI
- Job Description Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers, sellers and r...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc.
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Pontiac, MI
- Job Description Ferrous Processing and Trading (FPT) is one of North America's premier processors, buyers, sellers and r...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Estates Land Solutions
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Naples, FL
- Job Description Job Description Estates Land Solutions, a locally owned, full site development company based in Naples F...
- 6/7/2024 12:00:00 AM
Heavy Equipment Operator
- Clean Harbors
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Raleigh, NC
- Clean Harbors’ National Remediation team is seeking Traveling Heavy Equipment Operators. The Heavy Equipment Operator wi...
- 5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alabama
Alabama (/ˌæləˈbæmə/) is a state in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama is the 30th largest by area and the 24th-most populous of the U.S. states. With a total of 1,500 miles (2,400 km) of inland waterways, Alabama has among the most of any state.
Alabama is nicknamed the Yellowhammer State, after the state bird. Alabama is also known as the "Heart of Dixie" and the "Cotton State". The state tree is the longleaf pine, and the state flower is...
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Income Estimation for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
$61,519 to $85,863
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What does a Heavy Equipment Operator do?
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