Equipment Operator II - Stormwater

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the Equipment Operator II position in the Public Works Department. The Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining and improving city infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and storm drainage systems.

• Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and construction of City roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects: drives a vehicle over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines;
  
  and monitors the immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, and the equipment, and the public.
• Drives a dump truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow loading of truck on jobsite or at a quarry; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport, and dumps material at the appropriate location.
• Operates skid steer, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and loads, and utilizes a skid steer to clear land or debris.
• Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation before beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures the vehicle after use.
• Drives snow plow truck with spreader to assist in snow and ice removal during winter weather events.
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and other items, and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports, loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite;
  
  removes litter, debris, and deceased animals from roadways and other City property.
• Performs other duties in support of City operations: operates equipment and trucks, including at the lower level. This job family provides coverage during special events and activities, responds to emergencies and disasters situations; assists other employees or departments; and performs other related duties as required.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic, and places markers, signs, and cones around the project and work site to ensure the safety of the crew and the traveling public;
  
  and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within the designated time frames and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards, or retains as appropriate, various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, time sheets, vehicle inspection logs, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
• Additional Functions:
  Performs other related duties as required.

High school diploma or GED required, with at least one year of construction experience preferred; supplemented by one year of experience in heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B…