Equipment Operator II -Streets/Stormwater

City-of-Wilmington,-Nc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wilmington, NC is seeking an Equipment Operator II to maintain and improve the stormwater drainage system and public roads. You will operate a range of equipment, gain hands-on experience, and potentially earn CDL/CPR certifications while supporting multiple teams.

This role involves operating heavy equipment, performing manual labor as needed, and ensuring safety in dynamic outdoor environments. Strong teamwork and reliable work ethic are essential for this on-site position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational/technical CDL training preferred.
• Minimum of one year in construction, maintenance, grounds keeping, or related field.
• Experience operating CDL-operated vehicles or related equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment to maintain drainage and public roads.
• Assist crews by performing manual labor and material handling.
• Maintain records and basic equipment maintenance logs.
• Follow safety procedures and monitor traffic around work zones.
• Provide storm preparation and cleanup support as needed.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical CDL training

Tools

Backhoe

Skid steer

Front end loader

Boom mower

Excavator

Job description

One City. One team. One mission.

Work outdoors, learn valuable trade skills, and be part of a crew that looks out for each other. Equipment Operator II team members work in small crews operating tools and specialized equipment while maintaining streams and public spaces across the city. Employees gain hands-on experience, opportunities to earn a CDL, CPR/First Aid certifications, heavy equipment training, and cross-training across multiple operational teams. This is a strong fit for hardworking, dependable people who want to learn new skills, grow their career, and move up through experience and initiative.

The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve the City’s stormwater drainage system and/or assist in the maintenance of public roads to ensure safety and reliability. This is accomplished by operating power-driven equipment requiring a CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) in the construction and maintenance of public roads and sidewalks and/or in the construction and maintenance of stormwater drainage systems.

This is the second level class in the Equipment Operator series.

This class is distinguished from the Equipment Operator III and IV classes in that the latter classes perform more complex and difficult equipment operation duties and utilize heavier equipment. This class involves the operation of equipment with mechanisms that are somewhat complex to operate, requiring more dexterity and finesse, or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces.

Other duties include assisting crew members, maintaining equipment, and completing daily forms and logs. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Equipment primarily operated includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Front end loaders, skid steer 1, asphalt rollers, large pumps, excavators/mini excavators, skid steer 2, backhoes, zippers, pavers, dozers/rentals, road patchers, convers, air boats, and boom mowers.The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Performs construction repairs and maintenance on drainage system which includes pipe, catch basins, manholes, open channels, creeks, ditches and ponds. These functions are done by:
  • Operating equipment
  • Installing or repairing pipes and drainage structures
  • Debris removal,
  • Vegetation management
  • Ditch cleaning.
• Identifies equipment needs for each assigned project; transports and delivers equipment to and from work sites, inspects equipment prior to use; inspects and secures equipment following use.
• Operates backhoe to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance, repair, and construction projects: controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.
• Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights-of-way, other City property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing equipment; scouts path for and removes rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public; determines proper settings and adjusts boom for proper angle, height, and trajectory; and maneuvers and monitors boom mower for optimal operation.
• Maintains records and logs of all work performed and completes basic preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
• When not operating equipment, assists crews by performing manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects; digging ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shoveling, raking, spreading, compacting, and levelling dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieving supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and running various errands as needed; collecting, transporting, and loading and unloading materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite.
• Follows established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment and wearing protective gear; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Provides operational support by assisting with storm preparation and clean up, building and setting up traffic barriers for special events, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in the operation of CDL-operated vehicles and
• Minimum of one year of experience in construction, maintenance, grounds keeping or a related field and
• Minimum of one year of experience operating the types of equipment identified in this class or
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Driver's license, ability to obtain Class B within 90 days of hire
• Knowledge of the basic operation and maintenance requirements of the equipment operated by this classification.
• Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues, City leadership, and the general public.
• Ability to obtain Flagger & WorkZone Safety certifications within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and handle practical situations and requests made by supervisor and/or lead workers; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an efficient manner; to understand and follow simple oral and written directives and perform the relative tasks using sound judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Exerting 50-75 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• This position will require outdoor work in all types of weather conditions.
• Emergency work in storm events is required, this positions is considered essential and may be required to work before, during and after inclement weather events.
• All positions will be required to participate in On-Call program on a rotating basis with other employees/ operating sections.