Heavy Equipment Operator Sr

Would you like an opportunity to join one of the many teams dedicated to maintaining high-quality public services within a city that has been ranked one of the best places to live year over year? If so, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is seeking a highly resourceful, adaptable, multi-tasker with solid critical thinking and communications skills for our Senior Heavy Equipment Operator position.

The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator position supports the Core Services and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment such as excavators, bulldozers, and rubber tire wheel loaders. This position may be required to drive other types of trucks and/or equipment as needed.

Solid Waste Services is responsible for the collection and processing of yard waste materials. Our department is committed to providing high quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in our role in the preservation and protection of the community’s natural resources and sustainable growth.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles daily, completing and submitting Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) for any identified damage, defects, or malfunctions.
• Process yard waste using grinding equipment and heavy machinery to create and maintain windrows for composting operations.
• Manage and maintain the yard waste composting process from intake through final product completion.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and provide assistance with operational tasks as needed.
• Utilize in-vehicle technology and communication systems to safely and efficiently complete daily assignments.
• Operate various Yard Waste Center equipment and machinery as required to support facility operations.
• Follow all safety procedures, equipment operating guidelines, and environmental regulations related to yard waste processing and compost management.

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Computer documentation software/modern office technology

• Leadership and mentorship
• Customer service
• Attention to detail to perform tasks accurately
• Pre-planning operations

• Track inventory data and write accurate and concise reports of work performed
• Work effectively as part of a team and delegate tasks
• Recognize potential hazards, and maintain safety for crew in dangerous environments
• Maintain high standards of work quality
• Collaborate with management

Very Heavy:
Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in confined spaces, warehouse environment, or shop environment.

There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, communicable diseases, and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.