EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

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

Job summary

City of Asheville is seeking an Equipment Operator III in the Public Works Department, Concrete Utility Cut and Maintenance Division, to maintain and improve the city’s infrastructure with emphasis on roads and sidewalks.

Responsibilities include operating a concrete truck and heavy equipment, obtaining a Class A CDL within 90 days, and maintaining safety certifications. The role involves manual labor and coordination with supervisors, with a full-time schedule and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with vocational/technical training in heavy equipment operation.
• Two years of heavy equipment operation experience.
• Valid North Carolina Class B CDL with endorsements; Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification.
• Ability to learn City/department policies and perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Operate a concrete truck and perform associated concrete work.
• Maneuver heavy equipment for digging, grading, loading, and related tasks.
• Operate excavator, track hoe, and backhoe while avoiding utility lines.
• Move materials with loaders and manage weight for safe delivery.
• Use motor graders, scrapers, and excavator blades to grade surfaces.
• Operate bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to finish projects.
• Transport equipment using tractor-trailer rigs and low boys.
• Inspect, maintain, and secure equipment after use; perform light maintenance.
• Assist with manual labor including lifting and unloading materials.
• Follow safety procedures and report incidents; coordinate with supervisors.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety-conscious

Team Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Vocational/Technical training in heavy equipment

Tools

Excavator

Track Hoe

Backhoe

Loader

Bulldozer/Grader

Job description

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator III in the Public Works Department, specifically for the Concrete Utility Cut and Maintenance Division. This division is responsible for maintaining and improving the city’s infrastructure to ensure safe and accessible roads and sidewalks for all residents and visitors.

What you’ll be doing:

• This position is primarily based on driving a concrete truck and doing concrete work.
• Maneuver heavy equipment and operate complex mechanisms for digging, moving earth, grading, loading, and similar tasks for construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate an excavator, track hoe, and backhoe for skilled digging and trenching while avoiding utility lines.
• Operate loaders to move materials, ensuring optimal delivery and weight management.
• Use motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move and smooth materials for construction projects.
• Drive tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Inspect and prepare equipment for safe operation, perform light maintenance, and secure vehicles after use.
• Perform manual labor in support of projects, including lifting, moving, and unloading materials.
• Follow established safety procedures and use protective gear, monitor the work environment for safety, and report incidents.
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, and the public to coordinate work activities and resolve issues.
• Process documentation associated with department operations and maintain records.

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field.
• Two years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s), and obtain Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and learn City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

• Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; Monday - Thursday position with some overtime/night and weekend work required (Snow/Ice, Emergencies, etc.)