Equipment Operator II — City Streets & Beautification

City of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Asheville is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator for the Public Works Downtown Beautification crew. You will perform graffiti removal, sidewalk cleaning, mowing, weed eating and barricade placement for events while operating a range of heavy equipment.

A valid North Carolina CDL Class B is required, with Flagger and Work Zone Safety certifications to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Applicants must demonstrate safety-minded, dependable work in urban settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, with vocational/technical training in heavy equipment operation or equivalent experience.
• Must obtain a valid NC Class B CDL with appropriate endorsements within 90 days of hire.
• Must obtain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and vehicles to maintain roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, and other infrastructure.
• Drives roll-off and dump trucks to haul materials to/from sites.
• Operates bobcat, backhoe, and loaders to move materials and clear sites.
• Operates backhoe for digging and trenching tasks.
• Operates mowing equipment for rights-of-way and hard-to-reach areas.
• Fuels and performs routine maintenance on equipment; inspects equipment daily.
• Performs manual labor as needed for construction and repair projects.
• Performs sidewalk snow and ice removal operations.

Skills

Reading data & forms

Communication

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Flagger & Work Zone Safety

Job description

The City of Asheville is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator for the Public Works Downtown Beautification crew. You will perform graffiti removal, sidewalk cleaning, mowing, weed eating and barricade placement for events while operating a range of heavy equipment.

A valid North Carolina CDL Class B is required, with Flagger and Work Zone Safety certifications to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Applicants must demonstrate safety-minded, dependable work in urban settings.