Senior Equipment Operator - Stormwater

The purpose of this position is to assist the assigned department with projects by operating different types of equipment and maintenance.

• Transports, sets up, and operates equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, mini-excavator, bobcat, dump truck, hydro seeder, etc. to assist with a variety of construction.
• Performs inspection or preoperational checklist on all equipment and determines and/or conducts preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Generates and completes all assigned work orders and documents daily work activities.
• Provides information to customers as requested.
• Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, ensuring staff are trained and follow policies and procedures, and maintaining a healthy and safe working environment in the absence of a Water Crew Supervisor.

• Performs other similar duties as required.

• Construction principles and practices
• Construction equipment and tools
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License;

Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, and talking.

• Heavy Work:
  Exerting 50 - 100 pounds occasionally, 25
  -50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.

• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, and physical hazards.