Equipment Operator Senior

About the role

The Street Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior operates heavy duty backhoe/front end loader and heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of items within the City of Charlotte.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment that could include: gradall, front-end loader, backhoe, tandem dump truck, track-hoe, paving machine, etc.
• Hauls material to and from job sites; participating in loading and unloading of materials.
• Performs manual labor tasks; i.e. digging trenches, etc.
• Affords leadership role and completes paperwork in the absence of the crew chief; assists crew supervisor in supervising the crews on the jobsite.
• Locates underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning construction work.
• Affords assistance to the crew chief in establishing grades, setting batter boards, forming and placing concrete, backfilling, etc.
• Performs routine inspections of equipment for mechanical readiness and safety.
• Complies with work and safety rules, OSHA regulations, and work hazard rules/regulations.
• Takes actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
• Participates in large-scale field operations for street grading, construction, and repair.
• Coincides with machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.

Requirements

• At least one-year of experience in the independent operation of complex construction equipment such as backhoes, track-hoes, front-end loaders, paving machines, excavators, and tandems.
• *Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
• Must have actively held and utilized Class A CDL license for a minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A Tanker Endorsement
• 2 years’ experience with Class A CDL and heavy construction equipment operation experience
• Roadway construction experience.
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification