Equipment Operator – Utilities & Sewer Maintenance

City-of-Raleigh-N; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (Raleigh Water) is hiring an Easement Maintenance Equipment Operator to support vegetation removal, equipment operation, and routine maintenance along sanitary sewer easements and access areas. You will assist Heavy Equipment Operators and crew leaders to complete daily tasks safely and efficiently.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with less than 1 year of related equipment operation experience; an equivalent combination of

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED or equivalent.
• Less than 1 year experience in light to medium equipment operation.
• Equivalent training/experience may substitute.
• Experience in construction, landscaping, or utility work is preferred.
• Knowledge of safety practices and equipment operation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs skilled maintenance work and selects proper tools for tasks following safety policies.
• Assist crew lead by assigning work and monitoring completion.
• Operates and transports equipment, including chainsaw, weed eater, polesaw, and heavy equipment.
• Fulfill call duty on rotating weekends/holidays.
• May work extended shifts including weekends/holidays.
• Use heavy equipment to remove vegetation around sanitary sewer structures in rough terrain.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team collaboration

Ability to perform routine inspections

Follow directions

Education

High School diploma or GED equivalency

Any equivalent combination of training/experience

Job description

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department (Raleigh Water) is hiring an Easement Maintenance Equipment Operator to support vegetation removal, equipment operation, and routine maintenance along sanitary sewer easements and access areas. You will assist Heavy Equipment Operators and crew leaders to complete daily tasks safely and efficiently.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, with less than 1 year of related equipment operation experience; an equivalent combination of