Equipment Operator; Sewer

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of large, motorized equipment used in maintenance of distribution and collection system, street cleaning and/or collection and disposal of yard waste, furniture and appliances from curbsides.

• Operates knuckle boom craneto load furniture, appliances, yard waste or other objects from curb into trucks for disposal; removes large piles of limbs and branches,construction debris, heavy furniture and appliances and places into large dump trucks.
• Operates a street sweeper to clean town streets; identifies appropriate routes to reduce theimpact on and of traffic and to address work in an efficient way; participates in change out of brushes; dumps refuse at the land fill; crawls under truck to access inside for cleaning.
• Operates a backhoe, excavator to cut or dig ditches or other equipment to open trenches for constructionor replacement of distribution and collection lines; ensures deep trenches are properly excavated, and shoring boxes are correctly and safely placedin trenches; ensures trench is properly filled and compacted when work is completed.
• Operates a large tractor with side arm, or bush hog attachment; mows fields, rights-of-wayand vacant overgrown lots; notifies supervisor for billing; works independently to cover assigned route.
• Operates leaf truck tovacuum leaves from curb side.
• Washes and cleans assigned equipment; performs routine service such as checking fluid level,tire pressure, lights; greases, changes oil and filters; may assist onmore complex repairs.
• May participate inand/or assist in making utility system taps, installations and repairs to distribution and collection lines, meters, meter boxes and related appurtenances.
• Participates inmowing, trimming, repairing streets, cleaning catch basins, and related public works functions.

• Performs related duties as required.
• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing,stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching,walking, lifting, and hearing.
• Must be able toperform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20pounds of force frequently; and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to liftor otherwise move objects.
• Must possess thevisual acuity to operate heavy construction equipment in a safe manner.

Graduation from high schooland experience driving and/or operating heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Possession of a valid
  
  North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.
• Plumbing experience desirable for positions working in distribution and collections.
• May require Grade I Collection and/or Grade CDistribution Certifications

• Paid sick leave
• Paid Holidays as designated by the State
• Employer paid health insurance
• Employer paid vision insurance
• Employer paid life insurance & AD&D
• Retirement through NC Local Government Retirement System

**** Additional benefits are offered by the town, but are at the expense of the employee, see your HR Director for more details.