Equipment Operator Foreman

City of Raleigh North Carolina; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL training provided

License reimbursement on CDL exam

Education to learn operator standards

Certifications stipends up to 12.5%

Job summary

City of Raleigh seeks a Field Supervisor for the Repair Program in the Sewer Maintenance Division to oversee crews repairing sanitary sewer deficiencies and handling emergency responses. duties include planning jobs, allocating resources, and documenting work progress in both indoor and outdoor settings.

The position requires supervising labor, coordinating safety practices, and guiding equipment operations while supporting city emergency response and on-call coverage.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3–5 years of light to medium construction equipment operation.
• Valid NC Class C license or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire; Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or ability to obtain within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first level supervisor for labor and equipment operator staff, by assigning work and monitoring work completion.
• Oversee skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers; guide tool/equipment selection and enforce safety policies.
• Assist with hiring, promotions, transfers, and performance evaluations.
• Perform quality assurance checks on completed work and electronic work orders.
• Assist with training staff on work processes, safety procedures and tasks.
• Directly oversee heavy equipment operators who excavate sanitary sewer mains, manholes and appurtenances.
• Plan, monitor, and review daily work activities; manage inventory and resources; coordinate repairs.
• Set up/teardown traffic control zones and safety equipment; ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Crew training

Team leadership

Equipment operation

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

3–5 years construction equipment operation

Equivalent training/experience accepted

Tools

NC 811 locate system

NC CDL training/licensing

Job description

This position functions as the primary Field Supervisor for one or more construction crews assigned to the Repair Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with repairing deficiencies found within the sanitary sewer collection system, as well as responding to emergency calls. Incumbents provide direct crew supervision, jobsite planning, resource allocation/coordination, emergency call response investigation, and work documentation functions. Work conducted in both indoors and outdoors environments and may be in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, and open excavations

Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40. May be required to work extended shifts including shifts outside of normal business hours and work on weekends and/or holidays. This role will report to 5380 Raynor Road Garner, NC 27529.

The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
• Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications
• Qualifying Equipment Operator, Foreman are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5%

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Serves as the first level supervisor for labor and equipment operator staff, by assigning work and monitoring work completion
• Performs oversight of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers supporting City department(s) or maintenance functions; Guides staff in the selection of proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; Ensures work is performed following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Assists with general supervision and personnel functions of direct reports, to include hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, termination, and performance evaluation activities
• Performs quality assurance checks on completed work and electronic work orders
• Assists with training new and current employees on work processes, safety procedures, and other necessary work tasks.
• Conducts work notification to affected customers prior to work commencement. Follow up with customers regarding various work-related issues or concerns
• Marks work areas and submit utility locate requests via the NC 811 system
• Directs oversight and guidance of heavy equipment operators who excavate sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and other appurtenances within the public right of way, in close proximity to adjacent utilities
• Plans, monitors and reviews daily work activities. Monitors inventory, resources and materials needs; initiates orders for resources based on requirements; may work with contract workers and trade specialists by scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance services
• Oversee setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment. Monitors such work to ensure applicable rules and regulations are followed
• Instructs staff completing various manual labor tasks such as cutting asphalt streets or concrete sidewalks, hand digging to locate buried utilities, loading/unloading heavy equipment, using gas powered saws to cut and remove damaged sewer pipes, installation of new sewer pipes/fittings, replacement of sewer manhole rings/covers, backfilling excavations, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, and additional site restoration activities
• Documents work progress and complete electronic work orders
• Responds to customer generated calls and investigate reports of issues to determine appropriate corrective actions
• Provides support to the City’s emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities
• May fill in for assigned Utilities Crew Supervisor during absences or vacancies
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in light to medium construction equipment operation, or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Examples of preferred relatable experience are:

• Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
• Mechanics: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
• Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
• Moving Company: labor, truck driver
• General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
• Tech School Student: mechanical
• Firefighter: full or part-time

Licenses or Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Collection Grade II

Knowledge of:

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

Skill in:

• Training crew members on the jobsite
• Providing direction to coworkers
• Operating assigned equipment

Ability to:

• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work directions
• Respond to emergency situations
• Maintain records and work-related documentation

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort: Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment: Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, and in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic), confined space, warehouse environment, or shop environment.

Work Exposures: There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and loud noises. Work is this position is occasionally exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, individuals with known violent backgrounds, communicable diseases and/or toxic or caustic chemicals and substances.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.