Equipment Operator

City of Charlotte; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Drug- and alcohol-free workplace

Job summary

The City of Charlotte is seeking a Street Maintenance Equipment Operator II to operate and maintain vehicles and equipment used to support street construction, repair, and maintenance projects. The role requires CDL driving, ability to haul materials, and routine equipment inspections.

Responsibilities include assisting with field operations, operating dump trucks and backhoes, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid Class A CDL with at least 6 months of driving experience.
• Valid driver's license and ability to obtain/maintain City Driving Permit.
• Ability to obtain tanker endorsements within 6 months of hire.
• Preferred: Class A Tanker endorsement.
• Preferred: High School Diploma / GED.
• Preferred: Forklift Certification; OSHA 10-Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

• Participates in large-scale field operations for street construction, roadway, storm drainage, sidewalk maintenance, and repair projects.
• Assists Crew Chief in hauling and compaction of materials for street repair.
• Operates standard and tandem dump trucks for hauling dirt/backfill, forms, etc.; operates backhoe to remove concrete and material.
• Performs routine equipment inspections for mechanical readiness and safety.
• Maintains equipment or reports malfunctions to supervisors.

Skills

CDL Driving

Tankers Endorsement

Forklift Certification

OSHA 10-Hour

Safety Awareness

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Department: Transportation Department Salary: $25.00 - $29.93

Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include:

• Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
• Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
• Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
• Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
• Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions

SUMMARY The Street Maintenance Equipment Operator II operates and maintains equipment used to transport personnel, haul materials, supplies, and other equipment to and from various job sites.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in large-scale field operations for street construction, roadway, storm drainage, sidewalk maintenance, and repair projects
• Assists Crew Chief in hauling and compaction of materials associated with street repair
• Operates standard and tandem dump trucks for the hauling of dirt/backfill, forms, etc.; operates backhoe to remove existing concrete and material
• Performs routine inspections of equipment for mechanical readiness and safety
• Maintain equipment or report any malfunctions to supervisors
• Performs manual labor tasks (digging trenches, etc..)
• Participates in loading and unloading of materials and equipment

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, as well as work hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work.
• Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles.
• Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets.
• Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
• Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working Must be able to use hand tools such as shovel, rake, concrete saw, weed eater, blower, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Valid Class A commercial driver’s license and six (6) months of continuous CDL driving experience.
• Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
• Ability to obtain tanker endorsements within six (6) months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

• Class A Tanker endorsement
• High School Diploma / GED
• 2 years of combined CDL driving experience
• Fork-Lift Certification
• OSHA 10-Hour Certification

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check. Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports. Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

When you join the City of Charlotte, you become part of Team Charlotte — a dedicated group of professionals working together to make a meaningful impact on our community and its future. The City of Charlotte has more than 8,000 employees working across 19 departments to serve close to 1 million residents. From public safety and clean water to transportation, housing and an international airport, our teams deliver essential services to keep Charlotte connected, safe and empowered with opportunity for all. As public servants, we are guided by a clear mission: to be committed to exceptional service every day. No matter the department or role, every team member plays a part in helping our city grow, thrive and meet the needs of those who rely on us. We are a values-driven organization, working collaboratively, acting with integrity and delivering reliable results. We embrace a forward-thinking mindset, encouraging curiosity, innovation and continuous improvement.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided.