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Heavy Equipment Operator #OC-2100-2779

Date Opened
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 8:30 AM
Close Date
Open until sufficient apps are received
Section
Public Works
Salary
  • $28.11 - $35.05
Employment Type
  • Full-Time
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Introduction

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 and paid personal days.

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 – 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.
 

3. 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.  Please notify the Civil Service Office of a change in address.  Notification will be mailed to the address written on your application.

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 KNOWLEDGES 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.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

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.

COPIES OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED
AT TIME OF APPLICATION
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/G.E.D. & VALID CDL LICENSE

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Must be in possession of a valid Commercial Drivers’ License CDL Class B, (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.


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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Working Conditions, Physical and Mental Requirements

Employees appointed to positions in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties of the class. A physical examination may be required.

 

Frequency: Place an “X” in each box that is appropriate to your job.

NEVER (N)

OCCASIONALLY (O)

FREQUENTLY (F)

CONSTANTLY (C)

0 % of Shift

1-33% of Shift

34-66% of Shift

67-100% of Shift

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Working Conditions

N

O

F

C

Physical Demands

 

 

 

 

Depth Perception

 

 

X

 

Standing

 

 

X

 

Color Distinction

 

 

X

 

Walking

 

 

X

 

Peripheral Vision

 

 

X

 

Sitting

 

X

X

 

Driving

 

 

X

 

Lifting

 

 

X

 

Physical Strength:

 

 

 

 

Carrying

 

 

X

 

Little Physical Effort (-10 lbs.)

 

 

 

 

Pushing

 

 

X

 

Light Work (-20 lbs.)

 

 

 

X

Pulling

 

 

X

 

Medium Work (20-50 lbs.)

 

 

 

X

Climbing

 

X

 

 

Heavy Work (50-100 lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Balancing

 

X

 

 

Very Heavy Work (100+ lbs.)

 

 

X

 

Stooping

 

 

X

 

Environmental Conditions

 

 

 

 

Kneeling

 

 

X

 

Cold (50 degrees F or less)

 

 

 

X

Crouching

 

X

 

 

Heat (90 degrees F or more)

 

 

 

X

Crawling

 

X

 

 

Temperature Changes

 

 

 

X

Reaching

 

X

 

 

Wetness

 

 

X

 

Handling

 

 

X

 

Humidity

 

 

X

 

Grasping

 

 

X

 

Extreme Noise or Vibration

 

 

X

 

Twisting

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Chemicals

 

X

 

 

Feeling

 

X

 

 

Exposure to Gases and Fumes

 

X

 

 

Talking

 

 

X

 

Exposure to Unpleasant Odors

 

X

 

 

Hearing

 

 

 

X

Exposure to bodily fluids

 

X

 

 

Repetitive Motion

 

 

X

 

Exposure to dampness

 

 

X

 

Hand/Eye/Foot Coordination

 

 

 

X

Confinement to Small or Restricting Area

 

 

X

 

Visual Acuity/Near

 

 

 

X

Mechanical Hazards

 

 

X

 

Visual Acuity/Far

 

 

 

X

Physical danger or abuse

X

 

 

 

 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job responsibilities and duties performed by personnel so classified.

 

The City of Waterbury is an equal opportunity employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourage both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the City when necessary.

SPECIAL NOTE

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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