Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Dothan, AL

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)

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Heavy Equipment Operator/Class A CDL
  • City of Enterprise, AL
  • Enterprise, AL FULL_TIME
  • This position operates heavy equipment in support of the public works department.
    • Operates a variety of equipment, including tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, motor grader, excavator, front-end loader, flusher, auger, combination vehicles, etc.
     
    • Drives dump truck, garbage truck, Knuckleboom, fuel truck, and pickup trucks.
     
    • Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment; performs pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
     
    • Transports materials and equipment to and from work sites.
     
    • Flags traffic and installs traffic control devices at work sites.
     
    • Repairs and maintains city streets; installs storm drains, constructs storm boxes, performs masonry and concrete finishing duties.
     
    • Installs, repairs and maintains city sewer lines, laterals, and right-of-way; applies pesticides to control weeds.
     
    • Collects and transports solid waste to landfill or designated disposal site.
     
    • Directs the work of an assigned crew of personnel in the field; ensures compliance with safety guidelines.
     
    • Responds to after-hours emergencies.
     
    • Performs related duties.
    KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
     
    • Knowledge of the techniques, equipment, and supplies used in various maintenance and construction operations.
     
    • Knowledge of city and departmental safety policies and procedures.
     
    • Knowledge of the geography of the city, including street names and locations.
     
    • Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles, trucks, and heavy equipment.
     
    • Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions.
     
    • Skill in the use of hand and power tools.
     
    • Skill in oral and written communication.
     
    SUPERVISORY CONTROLS
     
    Departmental Managers assign work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.
     
    GUIDELINES
     
    Guidelines include traffic laws, work safety policies, city codes, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.  
     
    COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK
     
    • The work consists of related equipment operation duties. Inclement weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the position.
     
    • The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in support of the public works department.
     
    CONTACTS
                                                                          
    • Contacts are typically with coworkers, vendors, and the general public.
     
    • Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.
     
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT
     
    • The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.
     
    • The work is typically performed outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.
     
    SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY
     
    This position has functional supervision over Maintenance/Construction Workers and Refuse Workers as assigned.
    • Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work, in addition to basic skills typically associated with a high school education.
     
    • Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
     
    • Possession of a valid driver’s license.
     
    • Possession of valid Class A commercial driver’s license.
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Heavy Equipment Operator- Dothan, AL
  • CRH
  • Dothan, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 303099 Midsouth Paving, Inc., part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working wit...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator- Dothan, AL
  • APAC - Alabama, Inc.
  • Dothan, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job ID: 303099 Midsouth Paving, Inc., part of CRH’s South Division, is a leading supplier of quality asphalt and Construction Services in the Southeastern U.S., with operations in Alabama. Working wit...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Service Technician Heavy Equipment
  • Dynamic Equipment Group
  • Dothan, AL FULL_TIME
  • Service TechnicianDynamic Equipment, sister company to Synergy Equipment (Founded in 2012), draws on decades of construction equipment experience from our team members to provide a level of service th...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Heavy Equipment Operator/Class B CDL
  • City of Enterprise, AL
  • Enterprise, AL FULL_TIME
  • This position operates heavy equipment in support of the public works department.Operates a variety of equipment, including tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, motor grader, excavator, front-end loader, flus...
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Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer
  • U.S. Army Reserve Command
  • Fort Rucker, AL FULL_TIME
  • Duties Troubleshoot, repair, modify and maintain a variety of construction, industrial, combat, tactical and power generation equipment. Repair and replace components of the cooling, braking, exhaust,...
  • 18 Days Ago

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WAREHOUSE WORKER / DRIVER
  • HAND SUPPLY CO INC
  • Dothan, AL
  • Job Description Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION Position Purpose: Ensures the efficient operation of the store by accura...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truss Plant Foreman (1st Shift)
  • TOWNSEND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
  • Dothan, AL
  • Job Details Job Location Truss Plant - Dothan, AL Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentag...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Foreman Plow Crew
  • STS/UtiliQuest
  • Dothan, AL
  • Overview and Essential Functions Overview: Knowledge of established buried cable installation procedures and techniques....
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Foreman Plow Crew
  • Dycom Industries Inc
  • Dothan, AL
  • Overview and Essential Functions Overview: Knowledge of established buried cable installation procedures and techniques....
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Warehouse Logistics & Order Selector
  • Sysco Foods
  • Ozark, AL
  • Responsibilities This is a warehouse position responsible for operating an electric pallet jack, or forklift, to select ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Construction Worker
  • Southeast Gas
  • Dothan, AL
  • Construction Worker Southeast Gas has an immediate opening for a Construction Worker at its Dothan Office. Responsibilit...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outbound Loader
  • SYSCO
  • Geneva, AL
  • Company: US0164 Sysco Gulf Coast, Inc. Zip Code: 36340 Minimum Years of Experience: 0-1 Years Employment Type: Full Time...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Recreation Supervisor (Swim Coach)
  • City of Dothan, AL
  • Dothan, AL
  • Salary: $20.72 - $33.15 Hourly Location : Dothan, AL Job Type: FULL TIME Job Number: 134SW-24-03 Department: LEISURE SER...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Dothan /ˈdoʊθən/ is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Houston County and the seventh largest city in Alabama, with a population of 65,496 at the 2010 census. It is near the state's southeastern corner, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of the Georgia state line and 16 miles (26 km) north of Florida. It is named after the biblical city, the place where Joseph's brothers threw him into a cistern and sold him into slavery in Egypt. Dothan is the principal city of the Dothan, Alabama metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Gene...
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Income Estimation for Heavy Equipment Operator jobs
$57,207 to $79,836
Dothan, Alabama area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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