Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary: $43,755.00 - $78,299.00 Annually
Location : 401 Patton Avenue Greensboro, NC
Job Type: Active Full-Time
Job Number: 05398
Department: Water Resources
Division: Stormwater Management
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing Date: 7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


Description
Build Greensboro. Protect Our Infrastructure. Operate with Purpose.

The City of Greensboro's Water Resources Department is seeking a skilled, safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Stormwater Operations team. This position plays a vital role in constructing, repairing, and maintaining the City's stormwater infrastructure, roads, creeks, and rights-of-way that help protect our community from flooding and support a safe, sustainable environment. If you enjoy operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and taking pride in building and maintaining critical public infrastructure, we encourage you to join our team.
About the Department
The Water Resources Department is dedicated to protecting public health, preserving our natural resources, and maintaining reliable infrastructure that supports Greensboro's growing community. Our Stormwater Operations team maintains drainage systems, waterways, roadsides, and public rights-of-way that improve safety, protect property, and enhance environmental stewardship.

We are committed to innovation, teamwork, safety, and delivering exceptional public service while investing in employee growth and professional development.
Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range : $50,376.00 - $57,573.00 Full Salary Range : $43,755.00 - $78,299.00 Annually

Benefits :

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:

Monday- Thursday 6:30 a.m.- 5 p.m. "OR" Tuesday - Friday 6:30 a.m.- 5 p.m

** Extended hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins may be required based on operational needs**

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Operate a diverse fleet of heavy construction equipment
• Make a visible impact on Greensboro's infrastructure and environment
• Work on a variety of construction and maintenance projects throughout the city
• Receive ongoing technical training and career development opportunities
• Join a collaborative team committed to safety and operational excellence
• Enjoy a stable career with outstanding benefits and retirement options
• Serve a community that values public service and innovation

About the Role:
The Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work on City and State-maintained stormwater systems, roads, creeks, and public rights-of-way through the safe operation of heavy equipment and construction tools.
Key Responsibilities

• Safely operate heavy equipment including backhoes, motor graders, track excavators, bulldozers, rubber-tire loaders, dump trucks, vactor trucks, and other specialized equipment.
• Construct, repair, and maintain storm drainage systems, culverts, ditches, creeks, roads, parks, and rights-of-way.
• Perform concrete work, truck driving, jackhammering, creek stabilization, tree removal, and general construction activities.
• Operate hand and power tools including chain saws, pole saws, grease equipment, and other construction tools.
• Perform daily inspections, lubrication, cleaning, and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment.
• Follow all City safety policies, OSHA regulations, trench safety requirements, and work zone traffic control standards.
• Participate in seasonal operations including loose leaf collection, snow and ice response, storm debris removal, and other emergency response activities.
• Complete assigned documentation and communicate effectively with supervisors and team members.
• Support departmental operations through flexible scheduling, extended work hours, emergency call-outs, and overtime as needed.
• The ability to learn a variety of semi-skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks, practices, methods, and materials used in general construction and maintenance work
• The ability to learn safe work practices and report any potentially unsafe conditions; demonstrate attention to detail and strive continuously to build knowledge and skills
• Ability to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Additional Position Details:

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Physical requirements include standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing, lifting, and operating heavy equipment for extended periods.
• Position requires participation in emergency response operations, including storm recovery, snow and ice removal, and other critical City operations.
• Extended hours, overtime, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins may be required based on operational needs.
• Routine inspections and preventative maintenance of assigned equipment are an essential part of this position.
• This position is Non-Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Your Career Path Forward:
The City of Greensboro believes in investing in employee growth through technical training, certifications, and leadership development.

Heavy Equipment Operator -- Senior Heavy Equipment Operator -- Crew Supervisor -- Operations Supervisor -- Section Manager -- Division Manager.

Employees are encouraged to pursue specialized equipment certifications, leadership training, and advancement opportunities throughout the Water Resources Department.
Join Our Team
If you're ready to operate industry-leading equipment, build infrastructure that strengthens our community, and make a lasting impact through public service, we encourage you to apply for the Heavy Equipment Operator position with the City of Greensboro Water Resources Department.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED, with 1+ years of experience operating backhoes, motor graders, track excavators, bulldozers, rubber-tire loaders, dump trucks, vactor trucks, and other specialized equipment.
  • No High School Diploma/GED, with 3+ years of education, plus 4 years of experience operating backhoes, motor graders, track excavators, bulldozers, rubber-tire loaders, dump trucks, vactor trucks, and other specialized equipment.
• Unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License (Or the ability to obtain within 120 days of employment), Tanker Endorsement
• Additional Requirements:
  • If assigned to Stormwater -- Miner Certification ("Or" the ability to obtain within one year of hire date)
  • If operating a forklift, Forklift Operator's License will be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License;
• Tanker Endorsement
• Experience reading and interpreting route maps.
• Experience with concrete work, truck driving, jackhammering, creek stabilization, tree removal, and general construction activities.
• Experience constructing, repairing, and maintaining storm drainage systems, culverts, ditches, creeks, roads, parks, and rights-of-way.

01


What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02


Please select the "class" category driver's license you posses.

• No Driver's License
• NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
• Type C
• Type A (No Restrictions) CDL
• Type B (No restrictions) CDL
• Out of state Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
• Out of state non/commercial Driver's License

03


How many years of experience do you possess operating backhoes, motor graders, track excavators, bulldozers, rubber-tire loaders, dump trucks, vactor trucks, and other specialized equipment? Experience must also be reflected in the Work History/ Employment section of your employment application.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year experience
• 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

04


Briefly describe your experience (company name, job duties etc.) operating backhoes, motor graders, track excavators, bulldozers, rubber-tire loaders, dump trucks, vactor trucks, and other specialized equipment. If no experience, place Not Applicable or N/A. Experience must also be clearly indicated in the Employment/Work History section of your application.
05


Do you have a commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement?

• Yes
• No

06


Do you have experience with concrete work, truck driving, jackhammering, creek stabilization, tree removal, and general construction activities? Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have experience in maintaining any of the following areas? (Click all that apply). Experience must also be clearly reflected in the "Employment/Work History" section on the Employment Application.

• Storm drainage systems,
• Culverts, ditches, or creeks
• Roads, Parks, and Rights-of-way.
• All
• No experience

08


Do you have experience reading and interpreting route maps? Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.

• Yes
• No

09


Clearly describe (company name and position at the time) your experience reading and interpreting route maps.Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work History section of your employment application.If no experience, place not applicable or N/A
10


I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• I understand

Required Question