EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Utility Cuts

City of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Asheville is looking for an Equipment Operator II to join the Public Works Department - Streets Division Utility Crew in Asheville, NC. The role involves operating a range of heavy equipment to construct, repair, and maintain city streets, drainage, and related infrastructure.

Ideal candidates will have some heavy equipment experience, and must obtain a valid North Carolina Class B CDL within 90 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation.
• One year of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Operates equipment and vehicles to maintain, repair, and construct city roadways and related infrastructure.
• Loads materials with bobcat or loader and clears land or debris as needed.
• Performs digging, trenching, and clearing with hand tools when required.
• Fuels, maintains, inspects, and refuels equipment and lubricants as needed.
• Manages manual labor tasks supporting construction and maintenance projects.
• Follows safety procedures and monitors traffic around work sites.
• Communicates with supervisor and the public to coordinate work.

Skills

Reading data

Policy research

Creative thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Relationship building

Independent work

Policy interpretation

Resource coordination

Education

Vocational training in heavy equipment operation

Job description

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator II within the Public Works Department - Streets Division Utility Crew. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a variety of heavy motorized equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of City streets. This equipment includes tractors, skid steers, trackhoe/excavators, loaders, dump trucks, trench rollers, tamps, or similar. They will perform skilled work in the operation of a variety of heavy motorized equipment.

• Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair, and construction of City roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects: drives vehicles over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property; maneuvers in and around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; and monitors the immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of the operator, other workers, the equipment, and the public.

• Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and loads, and utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris.

• Operates utility truck and uses hand tools(shovels) 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.

• Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field and checks fluids and performs other minor repairs as appropriate.

• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.

• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports, loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; Performs other duties in support of City operations: operates equipment and trucks included at the lower level in this job family; provides coverage during special events and activities; responds to emergency and disaster situations; provides assistance to other employees or departments; and performs other related duties as required.

• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear; monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; 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 any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

High school diploma or GED preferred, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field; supplemented by one year of experience in heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Must obtain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s) within 90 days of hire.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
• Ability to conduct research on existing internal policies and procedures
• Ability to think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.

ADA Compliance

• Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
• Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
• Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water hazards, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.