Heavy Equipment Operator

The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain street maintenance equipment and lead crews in a variety of street construction and maintenance work. This position operates a variety of heavy‑duty construction equipment that requires a high level of skill and competence.

Examples of equipment operated include motor graders, bulldozers, vactor trucks, road asphalt rollers, dump trucks, street sweepers, and large excavators.

• Operate heavy construction equipment in an efficient and professional manner.
• Repair asphalt and concrete failures and utility cuts.
• Compact asphalt pavement with road roller.
• Remove pavement and excavate underlying material.
• Complete the installation, cleaning, and repairs of basins, manholes, and storm drain pipes.
• Excavate, re‑grade, clean, and mow ditches, streams, and canals.
• Lead and assign work to crews.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
• File reports on equipment repairs and malfunctions.
• Communicate project status daily to a supervisor.
• Operate trucks with brine tanks and salt spreaders during inclement weather.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment including (but not limited to) motor grader, bulldozer, dump truck, street sweeper, vactor truck, and large excavators.
• One year of supervisory or lead worker experience (preferred).

• Traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
• The geographical layout of the City, including street names and neighborhoods.
• Hazards involved in the operation of construction vehicles and equipment and the safety precautions to be observed.
• Local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.
• Operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of difficult and complex heavy‑duty construction equipment and related attachments.

• The operations of assigned equipment or systems.
• Communicating effectively to convey information.

• Lead and assign tasks to work crews.
• Recognize and report abnormal operating functions of equipment.
• Read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other materials.
• Complete assigned jobs to specifications.
• Judge terrain, determine the amount of cut and fill required, and correctly alter earth to desired construction design.
• Perform emergency and minor repairs on equipment.
• Perform strenuous work.
• Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Prepare simple records.
• Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
• Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
• Meet the mental and physical demands of the job.

• Must possess and maintain a valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL);
  Tanker endorsement required within six months of hire.