Equipment Operator - Water

City of Concord; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Concord seeks an Equipment Operator to operate and transport equipment for construction projects, pipe replacement and right-of-way maintenance. You will generate and complete work orders, conduct pre‑operational inspections, perform basic maintenance, document daily activities, and assist customers as needed while following applicable safety rules.

Valid North Carolina Class A CDL is required; the role involves working in various weather conditions and contributing to public works

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience operating construction equipment and tools.
• Knowledge of safety and maintenance practices.
• Familiarity with laws and regulations applicable to the role.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment, including bobcat, dump truck, and hydro seeder.
• Generate and complete work orders and document daily activities.
• Complete inspections and pre-operational checklists and perform basic maintenance.
• Provide information to and assist customers.

Skills

Reading data

Computer skills

Customer service

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The purpose of this position is to operate and transport equipment to assist in construction projects, pipe replacement/installation, and right-of-way maintenance.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Operates equipment, including, but not limited to bobcat, dump truck, and hydro seeder.
• Generates and completes assigned work orders and documents daily activities.
• Completes inspection and/or pre-operational checklist on equipment and requests or performs preventative maintenance and cleaning.
• Provides information to and assists customers.

Supplemental Functions

• Performs other similar duties as required

Job Specifications and Qualifications

• Construction principles and practices
• Construction equipment and tools
• Equipment operation and maintenance
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations

Licensing And Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Positions in this class require: standing, fine dexterity, walking, lifting, carrying, sitting, reaching, kneeling, crawling, pushing/pulling, climbing, vision, foot controls, balancing, bending, crouching, hearing, twisting, talking.
• Heavy Work: Exerting 50-100 pounds occasionally, 25-50 pounds frequently, or from 10 up to 20 pounds constantly.
• Incumbents may be subjected to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, respiratory hazards, noise and vibration, physical hazards.

Required Skills

• Reading and interpreting data
• Operating a computer and applicable software applications
• Applying customer service principles
• Operating equipment and tools
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Required Experience

High school diploma or equivalency, with at least one (1) year of experience; or the City may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.