Heavy Equipment Operator (Streets and Roads) Job at Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government, Lexington, KY

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  • Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government
  • Lexington, KY

Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator (Streets and Roads)




Job ID 5881


Location Fayette County



Full/Part Time Full-Time


Regular/Temporary Regular

 


SALARY


The minimum salary is $21.898 per hour
This position is eligible for overtime (non-exempt), if applicable.
Pay Grade 516

This position is eligible for Hazardous Duty Supplemental Pay ($90/month, $0.52c/hour)  and CDL pay ($1.08/hour)  upon hire.

FILING DEADLINE DATE


The deadline to apply is Monday, May 12, 2025

GENERAL DESCRIPTION


The purpose of this classification is to transport and operate multiple pieces of equipment to and from the work site such as excavators, bulldozers, dump trucks, aerial equipment and other large machinery and tools required to complete various tasks.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS



  • High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

  • Two (2) years of related experience

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS



  • Loading and unloading equipment from vehicles used to transport it

  • Inspecting equipment before and after use to ensure safety

  • Driving and/or controlling heavy equipment to complete tasks at the construction site

  • Monitoring performance and adjusting settings as required to complete tasks correctly

  • Filling out performance records to report issues with equipment and track where and when it was used

  • Cleaning equipment after use and disposing of any collected scraps or waste

  • Completing major repair work/welding with heavy equipment as needed

  • Performs related work as assigned

SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION


All Certifications and licenses must be maintained as a condition of employment.


  • A valid Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class B and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate in order to qualify, and must obtain:

  • Kentucky Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Class A, Endorsement N - Tank Vehicles, and a valid Department of Transportation (DOT) Medical Examiner's Certificate within six months

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS



  • CDL holders are subject to FMCSA query prior to qualification 

  • Please attach a current copy of your CDL license to this application

HOW TO APPLY


 

Submit LFUCG electronic application through  lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date. 

RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION but are highly encouraged to be attached/uploaded to the application. 

Please note that the section titled "Application Questionnaire" has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.

***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***

CLOSING STATEMENT


Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are below:


  • Health and wellness benefits: lexingtonky.gov/benefits

  • Paid and unpaid time off benefits:  lexingtonky.gov/working/employee-handbook#chapter-4-paid-and-unpaid-time-off-benefits

  • Direct depo sit is required of all employees.

The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.

CONTACT INFORMATION


For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:


Division of Human Resources
200 East Main St.
Lexington, KY 40507


Phone: (859) 258-3030
Website:  lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail:  jobs@lexingtonky.gov


 

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Lexington Fayette Urban Co Government

Job Tags

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