Equipment Operator 1 - Streets/Stormwater

City of Monroe, NC; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Monroe, NC, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join the Street Maintenance team. This intermediate semiskilled role operates a range of medium to heavy equipment and supports daily maintenance tasks across city streets.

You will work under a Crew Leader, perform backhoe, loader, dump truck operations, pothole repairs, curb and gutter work, and assist with snow removal when needed. Valid NC driver’s license required; CDL Class A may be required within six months.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in heavy manual labor and operating motorized equipment.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license or ability to obtain a Class A CDL within six months.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and traffic regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to heavy equipment such as backhoe, loader, dump truck, and street sweeper.
• Perform general maintenance on streets, curbs, and sidewalks.
• Assist with pothole repair, grading, and trench work.
• Set up and follow traffic control signs; maintain safety.
• Assist with snow removal and winter road maintenance.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Reading ability

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma

Job description

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Performs intermediate semiskilled work operating a variety of medium to heavy automotive and construction equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under a Street Maintenance Crew Leader.

This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, peripheral vision, use of measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within arms’ length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils.

Essential Functions/Typical Tasks

Operating lawnmower, bush hog, sweeper, backhoe, loader, dump truck and related motorized equipment; performing general maintenance work. Operates a variety of medium to heavy equipment such as rubber tire loader, rollers, skid loaders, backhoe, front-end loader, dump truck, tractors and similar motorized vehicles, small equipment, and street sweepers. Operates backhoe to cut and remove asphalt street sections, sidewalks or curb and gutter for patch or reconstruction; digs trenches, culverts and loads sand, rocks, etc. Ensures grades for roads; grades areas for curb and gutter and sidewalks; loads dirt, stone and sand on trucks; removes heavy brush and debris; hand grades streets, ditches, and driveways. Operates street sweeper on an assigned routine; sweeps parking lots and sidewalks; picks up trash. Operates landscaping equipment and performs a variety of grounds keeping tasks; applies pesticides if qualified; excavates and fills gravesites. Operates equipment in street and pedestrian traffic, around other ground utilities and in other tight places requiring care and skill. Installs and maintains appropriate traffic control signage. Performs minor repairs and maintenance to assigned equipment. Cleans and washes equipment on a periodic basis. Reports any unsafe conditions of equipment and other necessary repairs to supervisor. Assists with paving potholes and repairing utility cuts, raising valves and manhole covers in preparation for resurfacing, constructing curb and gutter and sidewalks, cleaning catch basins and other tasks. Assists with setting forms and grades to pour sidewalks, curbs and gutters and slabs. Assists with pouring and finishing concrete, performing general masonry work. Assists with snow removal and ice control. Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

General knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of equipment used in area of assignment; general knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of equipment; thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; skill in the operation of equipment; ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions; ability to detect signs of mechanical failure of equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.

Education And Experience

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and minimal experience in the performance of heavy manual work and operating motorized equipment.

Special Requirements

Possession of valid in the State of North Carolina driver's license or ability to obtain a Class A commercial driver’s license within six months of employment. May require possession of or ability to obtain a pesticide applicator’s license depending on departmental assignment.

The City of Monroe is an EOE/AA/Drug Free Workplace Employer.

The City of Monroe offers comprehensive benefits to our employees for benefit eligible positions.