- Salary
- $23+/hr
- Location
- Asheville, NC, NC, US
- Department
- Construction
- Education
- PhD
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator III in the Public Works Department, specifically for the Streets & Sidewalks Division. This is a mid-level working equipment operator position in a Concrete Crew. The Streets & Sidewalks Division is responsible for maintaining and improving the city’s infrastructure to ensure safe and accessible roads and sidewalks for all residents and visitors.What you’ll be doing:
Other things to know:
- Maneuver heavy equipment and operate complex mechanisms for digging, moving earth, grading, loading, and similar tasks for construction and maintenance projects.
- Operate 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.
- 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 a 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.
Other things to know:
- Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; Mon - Thu position with some overtime/ night and weekend work required (Snow/ Ice, Emergencies, etc.).
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