EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

Salary: $23.94 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01997
Department: Public Works
Division: Utility Cut
Opening Date: 10/26/2026
Closing Date: 11/9/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Summary

About our opportunity:
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator III in the Public Works Department, specifically for the Concrete Utility Cut and Maintenance Division. This division is responsible for maintaining and improving the city's infrastructure to ensure safe and accessible roads and sidewalks for all residents and visitors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• This position is primarily based on driving a concrete truck and doing concrete work.
• Maneuver heavy equipment and operate complex mechanisms for digging, moving earth, grading, loading, and similar tasks for construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate an excavator, track hoe, and backhoe for skilled digging and trenching while avoiding utility lines.
• Operate loaders to move materials, ensuring optimal delivery and weight management.
• Use motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move and smooth materials for construction projects.
• Drive tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Inspect and prepare equipment for safe operation, perform light maintenance, and secure vehicles after use.
• Perform manual labor in support of projects, including lifting, moving, and unloading materials.
• Follow established safety procedures and use protective gear, monitor the work environment for safety, and report incidents.
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, and the public to coordinate work activities and resolve issues.
• Process documentation associated with department operations and maintain records.

Education and Experience

About you:
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field.
• Two years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s), and obtain Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and learn City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

• Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday - Thursday position with some overtime/night and weekend work required (Snow/Ice, Emergencies, etc.)

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .
About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Do you have at least 1 year or experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment?

• Yes
• No

02


Select your highest level of education:

• I do not possess a High School Diploma/GED.
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

03


How many years of relevant experience do you have in concrete work?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 10 years
• 10 or more years

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• I do possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)
• I do NOT possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)

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