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Division: Leech Lake Tribal Roads, Heavy Equipment Reports to: Heavy Equipment Supervisor Worksite: DPW Compound Work Hours: M-F, 8:00 am to 4:30pm LLBO Status: Non-Exempt Safety Sensitive: Yes License/Certification Requirements: Must have Valid MN Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A, current insurance or be insurable. Summary: To maintain all trucks and perform various tasks in support of the Heavy Equipment Program. Education Requirements and Experience: High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D). Required to have sufficient experience in the operation of various types of heavy equipment (bulldozers, front-end loaders etc), enabling them to work independently and with minimum supervision. Duties/Responsibilities: Operate heavy equipment to push, pile or load materials, such as sand, earth, gravel or refuse. Operate a front-end loader from 1 h ton to a cubic yard capacity. To maneuver materials to a specific spot and/or to transfer materials to a dump truck. Operates a tandem dump truck equipped with a snow plow and wing for snow removal on either gravel or bituminous surface roadways and hauls gravel for resurfacing or patching weak areas. Operate a heavy-duty truck tractor and low-boy to haul heavy equipment to maintain projects throughout the Leech Lake Reservation. Operate a wheel tractor for mowing roadside slopes and ditches. Operator must make minor repairs on gasoline and diesel engines, brakes, lights, steering gear and hydraulic systems. Repairs must be made promptly and correctly to avoid repeated breakdowns and extended downtime. Performs routine servicing and adjusts the attachments for proper level, slope or ditch, according to the work to be done and the type of equipment used. Work is usually done on flat or rolling terrain roadways and construction sites with simple terrain problems. Perform common labor duties that are normally required in road maintenance activities. Must follow oral instructions concerning the location of the job and the work to be done. Work is to be performed largely without the direct supervision and the operator is required to use his/her own discretion in scheduling work priorities, except for occasional telephone communication with supervisor. Able to operate the equipment in a safe manner according to safety rules and regulations. Use equipment properly so that it is not damaged. Incumbent must remain constantly alert and operate the equipment carefully, especially when close to persons, buildings, etc., to prevent injury to others and/or damage to the equipment. Incumbent is directly responsible for the maintenance of the assigned unit of equipment which includes filling the fuel, greasing, changing engine oil, filters, tightening nuts, changing cutting edges and minor adjustments to insure proper and economical operation of the machine. Incumbent completes a daily time record, which indicates hours worked and the nature of the work, fuel, gas and oil used in the machine. Attend and or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required. Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times. Travel in and out of the state on a possibly regular basis. Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture. Adhere to policies governing staff conduct. All other related duties as assigned.