CDL-A Heavy Equipment Operator — Water & Sewer

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to install, repair, and maintain the city’s water and wastewater systems. This role is assigned to pay grade G12 and requires a valid CDL Class A license.

You will perform field tasks from construction to safety, complete logs and work orders, and travel between CFPUA sites. High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience are required, with NC Grade 1 Collections preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of construction work experience including operating heavy equipment or related work.
• NC Grade 1 Collections preferred.
• Requires a valid State of North Carolina Class “A” CDL Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and transports equipment.
• Maintains and mows right of ways, outfalls, and easements, and may be required to work in tight confined areas.
• Operates heavy equipment while working from crane and logging mats.
• Repairs water leaks on large diameter pipes along with installation of temporary bypass pumping equipment.
• Assists in the heavy construction of water and sewer point repairs.
• Inspects sanitary sewer and water lines, manholes, air relief valves, pilings, etc.
• Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Repairs landscaping.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment through daily routine maintenance on equipment before operation.
• Completes daily logs, paperwork, and work orders.
• Completes work to minimize the impact of our water and sewer on the environment and the public.
• Completes required annual safety training requirements
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months construction work experience including operating heavy equipment

NC Grade 1 Collections preferred

Valid North Carolina Class A CDL Driver’s license

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to install, repair, and maintain the city’s water and wastewater systems. This role is assigned to pay grade G12 and requires a valid CDL Class A license.

You will perform field tasks from construction to safety, complete logs and work orders, and travel between CFPUA sites. High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience are required, with NC Grade 1 Collections preferred.