Heavy Equipment Operator

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2708

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

SALARY: $28.11 ~ $35.05/hr. (Non-Exempt, 40 hours/wk., paid wkly.)

FRINGE BENEFITS: Choose from available health insurance plans (employee contributions vary) Prescription Drug Rider,

Dental Plan, Group Life Insurance for Individual; Retirement Plan; paid Holidays; paid Vacation; paid Sick Days; paid Personal

Days.

LAST DAY FOR FILING APPLICATIONS

APPLICATIONS: May be obtained by visiting our website at or at the Civil Service Office, Chase Municipal Building, 236 Grand St., Waterbury, CT 06702 & must be on file by 4:30 p.m. on:

Until Sufficient Application Received

IMPORTANT:

1. Veterans – Veteran's points will be awarded in accordance with the Connecticut State Statute. Five (5) for non-disabled veterans, ten (10) for disabled veterans. Proper documentation must be submitted to the Personnel Director before the date of the examination.

2. Residents – Five (5) Residency points shall be added in accordance with the amendment to the Civil Service Ordinances dated March 18, 2011. Proper documentation and proof of residence must be submitted no later than the closing date for applications.

EXAMPLES OF WORK: (Illustrative only)

Operates motor trucks having any single vehicle with GVWR of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle

Towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR. Installs, maintains and repairs sewer systems

Through the use of heavy equipment, asphalts streets and establishes sidewalks and curbing through the use

Of specialized equipment; Operates a light truck, operates heavy equipment requiring a Commercial Drivers'

License (CDL Class A or CDL Class B) depending upon proper licensure in connection with the

Transportation of gravel, sand, tools, heavy and light equipment, supplies, personnel, etc.; operates

Specialized equipment such as a bulldozer, pay loader, power shovel, large roller, paver, etc.; Services and

Makes minor repairs to equipment used; cleans up debris after accident, fire or flooding; places work zone

Safety items as required; Unblocks sewers using equipment or chemicals; checks sidewalk and sewer backup

Complaints; patches holes with asphalt; Inspects road cuts and sunken spots and takes corrective action;

Traces surface water for blocks or leaks in the sewer system and takes corrective action; supervises lower

Classes engaged in installation, repair and maintenance activities; Notifies superior and calls in off-duty

Crews for major emergency work; when not engaged as an Operator, performs the tasks of lower classes as

Assigned; Installs sanitary sewer and storm water systems and devices; Operates CCTV Camera Truck to

inspect and video sanitary sewer systems; Operates sewer truck (Jetter-Vac) and supervises a small crew of

laborers cleaning sewers; Operates street sweeping equipment; Operates snowplow and sanding/salt truck to

remove ice and snow from the roads and assigned areas, which require early morning starts, extended hours,

and weekends including holidays; Performs other related work as required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Skill in the operation of all motorized vehicles and equipment utilized by the City of Waterbury; Ability to

make minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles and equipment utilized; Good knowledge of traffic and

safety rules and accident prevention practices; Working knowledge of the construction, layout and

maintenance of streets and sewers; Ability to work in various environments and climates, including adverse

weather conditions; Working knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology and safety precautions

in this field of work; Familiarity with Flagger/Work Zone safety procedures required to work in moving

traffic; Must be available to respond to 24-hour emergency situations.

CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

WATERBURY, CONNECTICUT

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAM #2708

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION FOR: HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION YOU MUST INDICATE ON YOUR

APPLICATION THAT AS OF THE CLOSING DATE YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of heavy equipment experience in the field of water/wastewater, heavy construction, highway maintenance or related work and possession of a High School Diploma or G.E.D.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be in possession of a valid Commercial Drivers' License CDL ClassB, (CDL Class-A preferred) with a good driving history.

Must be able to obtain Flagger/Work Zone Safety Certification approved by Connecticut Department of Transportation (ConnDOT) and CDL Endorsement "N" (Liquid Bulk/Tank Cargo) issued by the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) within six (6) months of employment.

COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED

AT TIME OF APPLICATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/G.E.D. & VALID CDL LICENSE

In order to verify possession of the appropriate Driver's License and good driving history, applicants will now

be required to provide the H.R. Office with a Driving History Report that is less than 30 days old. Only reports

generated by the Department of Motor Vehicle will be accepted. This information will be specifically requested

of the applicants at the time that a conditional offer is made. In the event that a report is not supplied within (7)

seven days or the H.R. Director deems your driving history to be poor, the conditional offer may be rescinded.

This position is covered under the written agreement between the City of Waterbury and the Waterbury City Employees Local 353, AFSCME. The Parts and Weights for this examination will be determined prior to conducting the exam. Individuals appointed shall be required to serve a working test period which will be, in effect, the final phase of the examination. Appeal Process- An applicant may appeal notice of not meeting the minimum qualifications (Civil Service Rules and Regulations, Section 3741, Subsection B, Article 9) to the Civil Service Commission within seven (7) days of the date on such notice.

THE CITY OF WATERBURY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $ $35.05 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person