Heavy Equipment Operator

Incumbent will operate a variety of heavy equipment involved with Tribal building, facility and land construction and maintenance activities; perform various skilled and semi-skilled assignments and functions related to public works; service and maintain assigned equipment.

Operate a variety of heavy equipment involved with Tribal building, facility and land construction and maintenance activities including a dump truck and skiploader, road grader, dump truck, bulldozer, grading tractor and backhoe; transport equipment to various sites.Operate a variety of hand and power tools including welding equipment and jackhammers; use saws to cut wood for building framing.Build new roads and maintain existing roads in good condition; repair asphalt and replace sidewalks; prepare surfaces for concrete work; grade, dig and remove dirt and existing concrete or asphalt.Grade land pads and move dirt for construction purposes; deliver dirt loads to residential and public construction sites; stock pile dirt and load into dump truck as required.Repair fences and property divides; utilize razor wire for fencing as required; weld metal for fence building; clean and maintain cattle guards.Drive a water truck to suppress dust and debris during dirt grating and bulldozing activities; drive a trash truck to remove refuses as needed.Check, adjust, lubricate and clean equipment; perform minor repairs or adjustments as necessary; report and make arrangements for major repairs; report daily vehicle operations to supervisor.Participate in fire prevention activities; cut firebreaks with a bulldozer; conduct weed abatement at residential and public areas to prevent fires.Perform various construction and maintenance duties such as truck driving, asphalt rolling and service installations.