Heavy Equipment Operator (Internal Public Works applicants only) bei Hennepin County, MN

About the Department

Hennepin County's Transportation Operations Department is seeking multiple permanent year around Heavy Equipment Operators. These positions will be responsible preserving and maintaining the county's roads system through a regular highway maintenance program to ensure safe and convenient use of the county's highway system by the traveling public. This program includes snow and ice removal, bituminous overlay, milling operations, crack sealing, tree and brush removal, concrete repair, and drainage.
 
Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator will perform work involving the operation of heavy gas and diesel powered, motorized equipment in Public Works (PW) construction and maintenance.

Location and hours:
These positions will be located at the Public Works Facility, 1600 Prairie Drive in Medina, MN 55340. Work hours for the summer are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 4 days a week, and in the winter 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Occasional overtime may be required. There is no public transportation to this facility. 
Candidates must be available to work various shifts including day, evening, overnight, holiday, and weekend hours. Anyone indicating limited availability will not be considered.
 
About these positions type:
These positions are full-time benefit-earning positions. You must be a current regular or probationary employee of Public Works to apply. Limited duration employees are not eligible. These positions will require a 1 year probation.
These positions are internally classified as Heavy Equipment Operator.
Click here to view the job classification specification.

In these positions, you will: 

• Operate heavy equipment (such as bulldozers, pavers, front end loaders, backhoes, and motor graders) on construction maintenance projects.
• Load trucks for construction, resurfacing, and maintenance operations.
• Direct work of employees as assigned.
• Plow and wing snow and apply ice control materials.
• Perform minor equipment repairs and report need for major repairs.
• Perform maintenance and construction tasks as assigned when equipment is not in use.

Need to have:

• One of the following:
  • Three or more years of experience operating heavy equipment in road construction and maintenance or in a solid waste transfer station and/or recycling center.
  • Completed an approved training program in heavy equipment operation and two or more years of experience operating relevant heavy equipment.
• A valid Class "A" or "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with airbrake and tanker endorsements. A Class "A" license must be obtained within one year of employment.
• A valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time, and to perform a variety of manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance.
• Must be on the Heavy Equipment Operator (HEO) intermittent list.

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of:
  • The operation of diesel and gas-powered construction equipment.
  • Road construction and maintenance practices.
  • Traffic control standards.
• Skill in the safe and effective operation and care of heavy equipment.
• Ability to lead assigned employees.

About the department:
We envision a Transportation Department whose members are respectful of one another and the public we serve and are committed to the delivery of a safe, high-quality county highway system.  We are widely trusted and recognized for innovation, collaboration and the responsible use of resources.

About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that reduce disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive. 

Our employees receive a combination of competitive benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge(login as Guest). Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the reduction of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.

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This posting may be used to fill current and future limited duration and regular vacancies.

Watch this video for application best practices and tips.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates will be required to pass a background check. To be considered for this position, you must have passed the Heavy Equipment Operator proficiency evaluation examination (written and equipment).
 
If you have any questions, please contact:
Lidy Vu
[email protected]

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