Equipment Operator II

Salary: $22.80 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01846
Department: Public Works
Division: Stormwater Services
Opening Date: 05/27/2026
Closing Date: 10/15/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Summary
About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator II in the Public Works department. The Public Works department is responsible for maintaining and improving city infrastructure, including roads, sidewalks, and storm drainage systems.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and construction of
City roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects: drives a vehicle
over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property; maneuvers in and
around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines;
and monitors the immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, and the
equipment, and the public.

Drives a dump truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions
vehicle to allow loading of truck on jobsite or at a quarry; secures all doors, gates, and
fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport, and dumps material at the appropriate location.

Operates skid steer, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and
other materials for smaller projects and loads, and utilizes a skid steer to clear land or debris.

Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field.

Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation before beginning work for the day: performs light
maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds,
and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures the vehicle after use.

Drives snow plow truck with spreader to assist in snow and ice removal during winter weather events.

Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and
unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power
equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves
supplies, materials, tools, equipment, and other items, and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports,
loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, debris, and
deceased animals from roadways and other City property.

Performs other duties in support of City operations: operates equipment and trucks, including at the lower level in
This job family provides coverage during special events and activities, responds to emergencies and disasters
situations; assists other employees or departments; and performs other related duties as required.

Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work
environment to ensure the safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks
and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic, and places
markers, signs, and cones around the project and work site to ensure the safety of the crew and the traveling public; and
reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate
work activities, review the status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within the designated
timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards, or retains
as appropriate, various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, time sheets, vehicle inspection logs, and other
documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and
maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.

Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED required, with at least one year of construction experience preferred; supplemented by one year of experience in heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial driver's license (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s). Or possess the ability to obtain a Class B CDL within 90 days of hire. Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone and Safety certification, or the ability to obtain within 180 days of hire.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization : Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to these computational operations.

Human Interaction : Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well-established policies, procedures, and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization : Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.


Verbal Aptitude : Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude : Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning : Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.


ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability : Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water hazards, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.
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.

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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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Select your highest level of education in (Specific Field):

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

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How many years of relevant experience do you have in (specific area of the field)?

• 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?

• Yes
• No

Required Question