Equipment Operator

Job Title

The purpose of this position is to properly operate a variety of light to medium-duty construction equipment and to perform routine and emergency repairs to equipment and vehicles in the Street Division. This position operates necessary construction or maintenance equipment on-site, relocates necessary material to and from the site, and occasionally oversees the work crew. This is a continuous recruitment and open until filled. FLSA Exemption Status: Non-exempt

Examples of Duties

Operates light to medium construction or maintenance equipment such as, but not limited to: asphalt rollers, tractors, backhoes, skid steer loaders, pothole patcher, crack sealer, cement mixers, dump trucks, salt spreaders, and brine sprayers; Assists crew with manual labor efforts of raking and shoveling asphalt, rolling asphalt, pouring concrete, and mixing cement; Provides aid to other crews in the execution of various assigned tasks; Completes routine maintenance, pre-trip inspections, reports equipment failures, and repairs or replaces worn or damaged parts; Occasionally supervises work crew; Provides barriers and visual notifications in order to maintain worksite safety; Prepares daily worksheets and reports all incidents or accidents immediately to a supervisor; Supports other departments with special events, inclement weather prevention, and post-storm cleanup; and Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: High school diploma or GED; and One year experience operating various light to medium-duty construction equipment. Six months supervisory or crew leader experience (preferred). Knowledge of: the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of construction equipment and related attachments; occupational hazards and proper safety precautions needed to prevent and avoid accidents/injuries; state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to and involved in operating equipment. Skilled in: using and operating the assigned equipment or systems; performing repairs and maintenance of assigned equipment; using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems; ensuring a machine is working properly; communicating with others to convey information effectively. Ability to: read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other materials in order to complete the job to specifications; judge terrain, determine the amount of cut and fill required, and correctly alter earth to desired construction design; listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences; direct the work of assigned crew members; work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public; work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others; meet mental and physical demands of the job.

Special Requirements

Valid N.C. Driver's License and an acceptable driving record. Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within six months of hire and an acceptable driving record.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

The City of Greenville offers a comprehensive benefits package to all regular full-time employees including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance. Employees in designated part-time positions may participate in some of the benefit programs offered to regular full-time employees. Visit the City of Greenville Human Resources Website for a more in-depth summary of our benefits.