HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR -PUBLIC WORKS

About the role

Performs skilled trades work in the operation of motorized equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Crew Chief. Supervision may be exercised over assigned staff.

Responsibilities

• Operates dump truck, uni-patcher truck, backhoe, grade tractor, front-end loader, skid steer, asphalt maintainer, asphalt paving machine, asphalt recycler, crack pouring machine, rollers, tamps, air compressors, saws, tack distributor, street sweeper, catch basin cleaner, flusher truck, snow plow, brine applicator and sand spreader, boom mower, tractors with flail mowers, bush hogs and sickle bars, and other small and medium-sized equipment in the construction and maintenance of the City's street infrastructure, storm drainage systems, sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and rights-of-way.
• Pours and finishes concrete.
• Sweeps streets, vacuums catch basins and cleans storm drain pipes.
• Grades for site preparation.
• Hauls and stockpiles various materials, such as stone, riprap, dirt, gravel, millings, mulch, sand and rubble.
• Assists in pouring concrete for stormwater structures.
• Constructs and performs maintenance and repairs on ditches, swales and other various types of open drainage channels.
• Mows rights-of-way, trims sight distance problems, low-hanging limbs over sidewalks and streets, trims around guardrails, edges sidewalks and curbs.
• Aids in cultivating, planting, watering, mulching and spraying of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and turf areas.
• Operates light automotive and mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks.
• When not operating equipment, performs semi-skilled work on the job-site as a laborer, uses small hand tools.
• Performs various landscaping tasks.
• Performs daily pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment (90%).
• Snow and ice storm removal and other storm debris removal (10%).

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent and minimal experience in the operation of motorized equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Obtain a NC Class A Commercial driver's license with Restriction 8 and Tanker endorsement within three months of hire.
• Obtain Basic Work Zone Safety and Flagger certifications within 12 months of hire.
• Complete NIMS IS-700 training within 12 months of hire.

Skills

• General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and basic routine maintenance of trucks and related medium and heavy equipment in public works-related construction and maintenance activities.
• General knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• General knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Dependability.

Knowledge

• General knowledge of the safe use and operation of common hand and power tools.
• General knowledge of the safe use, operations and preventative maintenance of common automotive and mechanical equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• General knowledge of OSHA laws that apply to areas of work responsibility.

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan with HSA Dental Vision Life Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Pension (Local Government Employees' Retirement System)
• 401(k)
• 457
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Dependent Care Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Health Clinic
• Employee Educational Assistance Program
• Sick Leave (12 days per year)
• Initial Employment Vacation: Starting at 12 days per year
• Holidays (11 days per year)
• Personal Day (1 day per year)

Pay

Commensurate with experience.

Schedule

N/A