Operates construction and earth moving equipment as identified on the Equipment Operator Class A and B Lists.

This classification is distinguished from Equipment Operator 2 by the absence of regular assignment to operate Class C equipment.

Operates road equipment used in construction, snow removal, and similar maintenance activities;

Operates small bulldozer and other earth moving equipment in clearing and leveling land, making ditches, making roadbeds;

Operates loaders, backhoes and loading booms to lift, move or place material or supplies;

Operates dump trucks with trailers for the hauling of equipment and materials to the job site;

Greases, oils, services, and makes minor repairs to equipment; keeps equipment in good working order; makes emergency adjustments; assists mechanic in making major repairs;

Maintains records of equipment use and fuel and oil consumption;

Leads work of crew assigned to the project;

May perform a variety of cleanup and/or maintenance work during periods of severe inclement weather or during breaks in projects;

Performs other work as required.

Knowledge of: rules of safe operation of equipment; state motor vehicle laws; methods, tools and materials used in servicing and maintaining equipment.
Ability to: operate construction equipment in safe and skillful manner; make adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment; follow oral and written instructions; keep maintenance and operations records.

There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.

Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.

Two years of experience in operation of construction and earth moving equipment. An unrestricted motor vehicle operator’s license with a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) may be required.
Note: Individual agencies will designate the need for a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with specific endorsements. Candidates selected for CDL Positions will be tested for use of controlled substance and alcohol misuse as required by the 1991 Federal Onmibus Transportation Employee Testing Act.

Equivalent education/experience.

Shadow class adopted June 23, 2025; effective July 1, 2025.