Transportation Equipment Operator

The Transportation Equipment Operator drives and operates vehicles, tractors and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of mechanisms to complete tasks in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle in order to complete tasks for various maintenance and/or construction projects; equipment in this classification includes larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces and vehicles with mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse. This classification is reserved for those positions where driving and operating of included equipment is the primary function of the job.