Heavy Equipment Operator jobs in Milwaukee, WI

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
  • City of Milwaukee
  • Milwaukee, WI FULL_TIME
  • List Type
    Promotional

    Requesting Department
    FIRE OPERATIONS BUREAU

    Open Date
    3/22/2024 08:00:00 AM

    Filing Deadline
    4/19/2024 11:59:00 PM

    HR Analyst
    Edwin Schacherer

    PURPOSE

    Heavy Equipment Operators (HEOs) drive and operate firefighting apparatus and perform related functions, including properly staging the vehicle, providing a water supply, putting pumps into operation, maintaining necessary flow and pressure, setting up master streams, operating aerial ladders and putting into use any equipment carried on the apparatus. HEOs actively participate in the provision of emergency medical care and firefighting operations.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

    Driving and Pumping Operations: Safely and effectively drive emergency rescue or firefighting vehicle and stage apparatus to ensure effective response and adequate water supply; make appropriate hose connections to the apparatus and to water sources; provide proper extinguishing agent and fire flows; determine static and residual pressure comparisons to ensure effective water supply and set pump controls and engine rpm to supply water at required volume and pressure. Advise officer regarding additional lines and/or pressure.


    Fire and Emergency Scene Operations: Provide emergency medical care. Participate in emergency scene operations, including search and rescue. Provide ventilation and perform smoke removal functions; facilitate fire ground operations; operate, raise and climb aerial and ground ladders; supervise or participate in use of aerial master stream and ensure equipment is accounted for and in response-ready state. Troubleshoot equipment issues as needed.

    Apparatus Maintenance: Inspect and ready apparatus at onset of shift, including lights, sirens and basic mechanical issues (e.g. belts, loose wires, oil leakage and fluid levels) and check water level in tank and refuel as needed. Report defects to commanding officer.

    Station and Equipment Maintenance: Inventory and inspect condition of equipment assigned to apparatus; send equipment needing repairs to proper service facility and maintain and repair equipment. Ensure communication of apparatus issues with shop staff. Ensure staff carries out station duties.

    Physical Tasks: Perform fire ground operations wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) and self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA). Systematically search (e.g. crawling on floor) for trapped persons in limited visibility conditions; lift and carry equipment (e.g. hose pack, fan or ladder, including up flights of stairs); pull uncharged hose off an engine and effectively form a connection with a fire hydrant; operate nozzle and fire streams; use pike pole to breach and pull down ceilings; use equipment (e.g. axe, sledge hammer) to make forcible entries and chop/cut holes in roof to let out smoke and heat. Return equipment to proper place after fire is extinguished.

    Administrative: Complete scheduled check sheet for apparatus and review and maintain Log Book, entering apparatus updates, equipment needs, crew activities, etc. Ensure equipment is maintained in good order and manufacturer's schedule of equipment maintenance is completed. Coordinate repair of equipment and vehicles within the shop.

    Quality Assurance/Training: Participate in Vector Solutions Training; attend appropriate training at the Academy and participate in physical fitness training. Study locations of streets, buildings and water systems.

    Reasonable accommodations requested by qualified individuals with disabilities will be made in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    (1) Continuous service as a Firefighter or Fire Paramedic in the Milwaukee Fire Department in the four (4) years immediately preceding Monday, May 20th, 2024.

    Continuous service includes:
    a. time spent on military leave or duty disability;
    b. unpaid absences of 30 cumulative days or fewer for non-disciplinary reasons such as educational leave, physical disability and/or sick leave and;
    c. absences of 5 cumulative eight-hour working days or less or 2 cumulative twenty-four hour working days or less for disciplinary reasons, however the applicant must have the required years of actual service.

    A substitution may be made for a maximum of one (1) year of required experience in exchange for one of the following: · Sixty (60) or more academic credits from an accredited college or university applicable to a degree. IMPORTANT NOTE: College transcripts are required and must be received by the application period closing date (Friday, April 19th 2024.) Transcripts should be attached to your online application. Applications without transcripts attached will be considered incomplete and will be rejected. Student/unofficial copies are acceptable; however, your transcript must be legible and include your college/university name, your name, the degree completed (if applicable) and the date completed.
    • Active certification for performing paramedic services for the Milwaukee Fire Department at time of application.

    (2) Current State of Wisconsin certification as an EMT, including all refresher requirements.

    (3) A valid regular Wisconsin Driver's License at time of application and throughout employment.

    (4) Completion of the MFD Professional Development Program for Driver/Operator, which includes State of Wisconsin certification as driver/operator pumper and driver/operator aerial, prior to May 20th, 2024.

    (5) Departmental (MFD) qualification on both an engine and a truck prior to May 20th, 2024.


    Notes:
    (1) Pending further analysis, service as a Heavy Equipment Operator may be required as a prerequisite to participate in further promotional examinations for the position of Fire Lieutenant.

    (2) Future examinations may also require completion of academic credits applicable to a degree.

    (3) At least one year of service as a regularly appointed Heavy Equipment Operator (not in an acting capacity) can substitute for a maximum of one year of the experience requirement in the Fire Lieutenant examination. No substitution will be granted for less than one year of Heavy Equipment Operator experience.

    CURRENT SALARY

    The current salary range (PR 4DN, depending on if hired prior to or after October 3, 2011 and if candidate has paramedic certification). Hired prior to or after October 3, 2011: Non-Paramedic: $90,166.47; Paramedic: $91,068.28. Hired prior to October 3, 2011: Non-Paramedic: $93,854.79; Paramedic: $94,793.37.

    SELECTION PROCESS

    The online application is available at

    The selection process will be job-related and will consist of the following:

    Written test: 35%
    Performance: 60%
    Seniority: 5%
    Total: 100%

    Candidates must attain a passing score on all exam components to be placed on the eligible list. Promotion is contingent upon passing a drug screen. The eligible list resulting from this examination will remain in effect for two years unless rescinded or extended by the Fire and Police Commission.

    The written test is tentatively scheduled for the week of May 20th, 2024 The final exam date will be communicated to all qualified candidates after the posting dates closes. The written exam will be held at Safety Academy. Qualified candidates will receive email notification that they are invited to attend the written examination.

    The performance test is tentatively scheduled for the week of June 3rd, 2024. The final exam date will be communicated to all qualified candidates after the posting dates closes. The performance exam will tentatively be held at MATC-South Campus. Qualified candidates will receive email notification that they are invited to attend the performance examination.

    Applicants will be notified of any changes in schedule for all exam components. Unless required by law, the Fire and Police Commission will not provide alternative test administrations. Applicants are responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the Fire and Police Commission. Any applicant who may be unavailable for this examination due to military service or military training and wishes to request an accommodation must submit such a request in writing to the Fire and Police Commission Human Resources Representative at eschac@milwaukee.gov no later than Friday May 10th, 2024.

    CITY OF MILWAUKEE FIRE AND POLICE COMMISSION
    Room 705 City Hall, 200 East Wells Street, Milwaukee, WI 53202
    (414) 286-5000
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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Personnel Evaluation, Inc.
  • Brookfield, WI FULL_TIME
  • Looking for a skilled equipment equipment operator. Company does trenching, excavating and underground work. Candidate must have good driving record as you will be responsible for operating a company ...
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Operator Heavy Equipment
  • Holcim US
  • Colgate, WI FULL_TIME
  • Operator Heavy Equipment Requisition ID: 4461 Location: Colgate, WI, US, 53017 Pay Type: Hourly ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US? Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the pla...
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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • Wissota Sand and Gravel
  • Richfield, WI FULL_TIME
  • Help Wanted: Heavy Equipment Operator Location: Wissota Sand & Gravel Co. 2800 Scenic Rd Richfield, WI 53076 Wissota Sand & Gravel Co. is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Richfield WI pit...
  • 18 Days Ago
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Heavy Equipment Operator
  • C0637 GFL Everglades Holdings LLC
  • Mayville, WI OTHER
  • GFL Benefits: • Compensation - $22-$23/hr • 15 days of paid time off • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plan options • Paid Parental Leave • 401(k) with an employer match up to 4% AND MORE Safe...
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Heavy Equipment Operator (Demolition)
  • Veit & Company, Inc
  • Berlin, WI FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Veit is seeking experienced and safety-oriented Heavy Equipment Operators to join our Demolition team in the Milwaukee area. The person in this position will mainly run excavators usi...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Heavy Equipment Specialist
  • WEC Energy Group
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • WEC Energy Group is one of the nation’s largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding co...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Full-Time Equipment Operator/Laborer>
  • Wisconsin State Gov
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • Wisconsin State Gov - JobID: 98132 [Heavy Equipment Operator / Loader Operator] As an Equipment Operator at the State of...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Heavy Equipment Specialist
  • Wec Energy Group
  • Pewaukee, WI
  • WEC Energy Group is one of the nations largest electric generation and distribution and natural gas delivery holding com...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Overhead Crane Operator/Material Handler
  • Accurate Personnel Llc
  • Waukesha, WI
  • Our client is looking for a Crane Operator/Material Handler to join their team in Waukesha, WI. This is a Direct Hire Op...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Overhead Crane Operator/Material Handler
  • Accurate Personnel LLC
  • Waukesha, WI
  • Our client is looking for a Crane Operator/Material Handler to join their team in Waukesha, WI. This is a Direct Hire Op...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Piledriver
  • Veitusa
  • Milwaukee, WI
  • ** Veit & Company, Inc.** ** Piledriver** Milwaukee, WI 53146 * **Deliberately Safe** We believe all safety incidents ar...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I
  • TERRACON
  • Cudahy, WI
  • Job Description General Responsibilities: Exploration Team Members (ETMs) will perform subsurface exploration duties usi...
  • 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Mi-Jack/Travel Lift Crane Operator
  • On-site Staffing Services
  • Germantown, WI
  • Job Description Job Description Seeking for an Mi-Jack/Travel Lift Operator ASAP!!! Onsite Staffing Services is recruiti...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Milwaukee lies along the shores and bluffs of Lake Michigan at the confluence of three rivers: the Menomonee, the Kinnickinnic, and the Milwaukee. Smaller rivers, such as the Root River and Lincoln Creek, also flow through the city. Milwaukee's terrain is sculpted by the glacier path and includes steep bluffs along Lake Michigan that begin about a mile (1.6 km) north of downtown. In addition, 30 miles (48 km) southwest of Milwaukee is the Kettle Moraine and lake country that provides an industrial landscape combined with inland lakes. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has ...
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