Equipment Operator II

Town of Zebulon; Zebulon (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Responsibilities include snow removal, sidewalk repairs, stormwater tasks, signage work, and pothole patches; you may lead crews when assigned and respond to emergencies or disasters as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; ability to read and write.
• 2–4 years of experience operating medium to heavy-duty motorized equipment.
• NCDOT certified flagger designation.
• Possess a valid NC Commercial Class B driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates routine equipment to maintain and repair municipal infrastructure, facilities, and grounds.
• Performs semi-skilled and skilled operation of large motorized equipment around traffic and utilities.
• Performs building and grounds maintenance, yard waste collection, leaves, and bulky waste.
• Performs snow removal and maintains sidewalks, stormwater infrastructure, ditches, street signs, and patches potholes.
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment and may act as crew leader in absence of supervisor.
• Responds to emergencies or disasters and participates in on-call rotation.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Independent work

Reading instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NCDOT flagger certification

Tools

Mowers

Knuckle booms

Leaf trucks

Sweepers

Backhoes

Mini excavators

Tractors

Bush-hogs

Job description

Under general supervision of Public Works Crew leader. Performs routine work operating large motorized equipment including mowers, knuckle booms, leaf trucks, sweepers, backhoes, mini excavators, tractors, bush-hogs, etc. Performs a variety of manual labor tasks as needed.

1. Performs routine equipment operator work in maintaining and repairing infrastructure, facilities, and grounds.
2. Performs semi-skilled and skilled work in the operation of large, motorized equipment requiring special skill and attention to detail working around traffic and utilities.
3. Performs building and grounds maintenance functions, including collection of yard waste, leaves, and bulky waste.
4. Performs snow removal operations.
5. Performs sidewalk repairs, maintains and repairs stormwater infrastructure and ditches, installs and repairs street signs, repairs street utility cuts and patches potholes.
6. Performs preventative maintenance and service on equipment.
7. May work as a crew leader during the assigned crew leader’s absence.
8. Responds to, investigates and documents customer issues as assigned.
9. Supports community outreach efforts by assisting with Town and community special events.
10. Responds to emergencies or disaster events as required.
11. Serves on rotation of on-call duties as assigned.
12. Performs all other duties as required.

(This listing is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a representation, not an all-inclusive listing, of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

1. Knowledge of equipment operation and general maintenance work performed by a municipality.
2. Skilled in the operation and use of assigned equipment including mowers, knuckle booms, leaf trucks, sweepers, backhoes, mini excavators, tractors, and bush-hogs, as well as a variety of equipment attachments and tools.
3. Ability to make minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment.
4. Ability to efficiently and safely operate all departmental equipment.
5. Ability to identify and schedule equipment maintenance requirements.
6. Must be able to work independently.
7. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with citizens and other employees.
8. Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
9. Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to the performance of primary duties.
10. General knowledge of work zone safety, lock out/tag out, confined space and trenching and shoring techniques.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, standing, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words), hearing (perceiving nature of sounds by ear), and perform repetitive motions.
2. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and up to 50 pounds of force frequently and/or 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
3. Work is subject to adverse environmental conditions.

Desirable Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or the equivalent and the ability to read and write.
2. Two to four years of experience in the operation of medium to heavy duty motorized equipment.
3. NCDOT certified flagger designation.

Special Requirements

1. Possess a valid NC Commercial Class B drivers license.

The position will remain open until filled and/or may be removed at the discretion of management without prior notice.