Equipment Operator Medium - Utility Field Operations

City of Winston-Salem, NC; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in a role that involves operating medium equipment for excavation at construction sites. This position requires a high school diploma or GED and moderate experience with construction equipment. You'll be responsible for ensuring accurate placement of materials, assisting with repairs, and maintaining a safe work environment. The role also involves performing manual labor and complying with OSHA regulations. If you're ready to contribute to community projects and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity with a respected local government is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with moderate experience in construction equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor and comply with safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium equipment for excavation at construction sites.
• Assist crews with repairs, installations, and job site cleanup.

Skills

Operating medium equipment

Manual labor

Arithmetic computations

Safety compliance (OSHA)

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Construction equipment

Job description

Performs intermediate semiskilled work operating medium equipment to excavate at construction sites, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Senior Crew Coordinator.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Uses medium equipment to excavate ground at various job sites.
• Maneuvers materials and equipment at job sites; ensures accurate placement of materials and equipment; transports equipment to job site when necessary.
• Performs backfilling duties in accordance with DOT standards.
• Assists in setting up and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Aids and assists crews with repairs and installations; assists crew with manual labor and job site cleanup.
• Performs pre-trip inspection of equipment and vehicles.
• Manages crew in the absence of the Senior Crew Coordinator.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and department policies, practices, and procedures; thorough knowledge of related industry, organization, and departmental legal guides, recommendations, best practices, ordinances, and laws; thorough knowledge of industry standard and department specific equipment and materials; ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals; ability to perform manual labor; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public; ability to comprehend and comply with OSHA laws and regulations.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED and moderate experience working with construction equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work requires the ability to maneuver up to one (1) mile on foot; work regularly requires speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, climbing or balancing, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; frequently requires walking, sitting and lifting and occasionally requires standing and stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive