Equipment Operator (I Sr.)

Position Title :

Equipment Operator (I -Sr.)

Job Posting Closing Date :

11 / 17

Provo City is seeking an Equipment Operator to work with light and heavy equipment in the Energy department. Qualified civic-minded applicants interested in providing these services to Provo City residents are encouraged to apply.

Job Details

What is the compensation package

(G23 24 25) $21.99 - $33.43 per hour (depending on experience)

Provo City offers generous employer-paid health insurance ; retirement and pension plans including 401k and 401k matching ; paid leaves including vacation sick holidays bereavement and parental leaves; educational assistance; competitive pay; and regular review of compensation practices to remain competitive with the market. Employees also receive great perks : free use of the Provo Recreation Center and Peaks Ice Arena a Provo Library card 50% off green fees at Timpanogos Golf Course a 4 / 10 work schedule and others. For more information about benefits click here.

What are the main duties

Safely operate a variety of light and heavy construction equipment including trenchers dump trucks backhoes ditch witches chipper machines concrete saw sod cutter and other machinery.

Place traffic cones signs and barricades for the protection of employees and members of the public.

Perform pre- and post-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety.

Perform routine equipment cleaning and minor repairs and maintenance on equipment in the field.

Dig holes for power poles and the installation of anchor rods.

Set install and repair streetlights bases and underground street lighting wire.

Perform preventative maintenance and repair of any equipment.

Install poles and maintain underground conduits power silos transformer pads.

May lead and train individual workers or a crew in building construction maintenance and grounds care.

Purchase materials.

Complete reports and daily records of equipment used completed operations and pre- and post-inspections.

Assist other crew members as needed and perform other related duties as required.

What are the minimum requirements

At all levels a valid lawful Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) with Tanker (N) endorsement is required within 6 months. A Flagger Certificate is also required within the first 6 months of hire.

Equipment Operator I : 1 year of experience as a laborer construction equipment operator maintenance worker or light truck operator.

Equipment Operator II : 2 years of experience as an Equipment Operator OR 3 years of experience in the safe and skilled operation of light and heavy construction equipment.

Sr. Equipment Operator : 2 years of experience as an Equipment Operator Il OR 5 years of experience in the safe and skilled operation of construction heavy equipment. Lead work or supervisory experience preferred.

What is the selection process

Applications will be reviewed in the order they are submitted with the first screening being held on November 18 2025. Applicants mustmeet the minimum qualifications listed above to be eligible for consideration.

If selected for hire candidate will be required to successfully pass a drug screen and criminal background check. Non-disclosure may result in dismissal. Applicants with unsatisfactory drug screen results will be ineligible for appointment or application to any Provo City position for a minimum period of six (6) months.

Why Provo City

Provo City has a vision for continued prosperity based on citizen priorities. To deliver on those priorities the Administration developed a brand promise to establish the high standards of our community identifies as the Provo Pillars : Welcoming Safe and Sound Economically Vibrant and Forward Looking . Together we are building a strong foundation for a community that is honored both nationally and is consistently recognized nationally for its outstanding quality of life well-being and as a beautiful place to live . Provo has been awarded the Best Performing City three years in a row and we were ranked the Best Run City in America by WalletHub for 2025. Visit to learn more!

Provo City is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Full Time / Part Time :

Full time

Position Type : Regular

Scheduled Hours : 40

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Mechanic Experience,Crane,caterpillar,Construction Experience,Heavy Equipment Operation,Water Truck Experience,Commercial Driving,Paving,Dozer,Equipment Repair,Excavator,Front Loader Truck

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 21 - 33