Heavy Equipment Operator I (Limb Loader)

The fundamental reason the classification exists is to perform responsible and skilled work in the operation of a tractor-trailer type vehicle, mounted with a hydraulically operated boom type limb-loader used in the collection and transporting of bulk trash and other refuse to the Montgomery City Landfill.  The work responsibilities of this classification are: drives and maneuvers a tractor-trailer type limb-loader with a hydraulically operated boom type limb loader; directs the work of one laborer; and performs vehicle maintenance checks on the vehicle and loader.  The work of this employee is performed generally under the direction of the Property Maintenance Supervisor or a Refuse Collection Supervisor.

One year of experience in the operation of heavy equipment to include a limb loader; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Must currently have and maintain a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). 

Must provide a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) from the Department of Public Safety as proof of an insurable driving record.  Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed to respond to City emergencies and special projects.  Must be able to perform job tasks in inclement weather conditions.

Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.  The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Maintenance Sanitation/Street Department.  Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire. For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application and supplemental questionnaire form completely, providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were. If more than five qualified applications are received, the application will be scored to rank the qualified applicants on the eligible register and tied scores will not be broken. If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order. 

Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center. Paper applications are no longer accepted. Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.

This position is open only to City of Montgomery Maintenance Sanitation/Street Department employees who have completed their probationary period and meet the minimum qualifications.