Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL Class A Required)

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced heavy equipment operator to install, repair, and maintain the city’s water and wastewater systems. This role is assigned to pay grade G12 and requires a valid CDL Class A license.

You will perform field tasks from construction to safety, complete logs and work orders, and travel between CFPUA sites. High school diploma or GED and six months of related experience are required, with NC Grade 1 Collections preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of construction work experience including operating heavy equipment or related work.
• NC Grade 1 Collections preferred.
• Requires a valid State of North Carolina Class “A” CDL Driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment and transports equipment.
• Maintains and mows right of ways, outfalls, and easements, and may be required to work in tight confined areas.
• Operates heavy equipment while working from crane and logging mats.
• Repairs water leaks on large diameter pipes along with installation of temporary bypass pumping equipment.
• Assists in the heavy construction of water and sewer point repairs.
• Inspects sanitary sewer and water lines, manholes, air relief valves, pilings, etc.
• Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Repairs landscaping.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment through daily routine maintenance on equipment before operation.
• Completes daily logs, paperwork, and work orders.
• Completes work to minimize the impact of our water and sewer on the environment and the public.
• Completes required annual safety training requirements
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Six months construction work experience including operating heavy equipment

NC Grade 1 Collections preferred

Valid North Carolina Class A CDL Driver’s license

Tools

CDL Class A

Job description

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Job Summary

Incumbents in this position are responsible for operating heavy equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the city’s water and wastewater system. This position is assigned to pay grade G12.

Essential Job Functions

• Operates heavy equipment and transports equipment.
• Maintains and mows right of ways, outfalls, and easements, and may be required to work in tight confined areas.
• Operates heavy equipment while working from crane and logging mats.
• Repairs water leaks on large diameter pipes along with the installation of temporary bypass pumping equipment.
• Assists in the heavy construction of water and sewer point repairs.
• Inspects sanitary sewer and water lines, manholes, air relief valves, pilings, etc.
• Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
• Repairs landscaping.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment through daily routine maintenance on equipment before operation.
• Completes daily logs, paperwork, and work orders.
• Completes work to minimize the impact of our water and sewer on the environment and the public.
• Completes required annual safety training requirements
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.

Education, Experience, And Other Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of construction work experience including operating heavy equipment or any related work field.
• NC Grade 1 Collections preferred.
• Requires a valid State of North Carolina Class “A” CDL Driver’s license.

Other Requirements

Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers. Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas. Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing. Performs complex quantitative calculations or reasoning using algebra, geometry, statistics, or abstract symbols. Requires travel between CFPUA sites. Use or repair of small/light equipment (power tools). Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers). Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).

Physical Requirements

• None: 0 hours or 0% of scheduled shift
• Some: Up to 2 hours or 20% of scheduled shift
• Frequent - 2 to 5 hours or 20% to 60% of scheduled shift
• Very Frequent - More than 5 hours or 60% to 100% of scheduled shift

Minimal physical exertion. Very light physical work at desk or counter level with intermittent periods of sitting, standing, and walking. May involve data entry, telephone work, or use of various office equipment. Same as above with the addition of standing/sitting/walking for lengthy periods of time. May involve light physical exertion due to pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting weights up to 20 pounds. Physical exertion involving pushing, pulling, and lifting up to 20 pounds. May require prolonged standing and/or walking during which time objects are transported. May require occasional bending, squatting, and reaching. Sustained physical activity throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting up to 50 pounds. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing or walking in addition to other physical demands. Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to foster, maintain, and promote equal employment on the basis of qualifications and without regard to age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, or genetic disorder.

Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment status of all person hired to work in the United States. Cape Fear Public Utility Authority participates in E-Verify.

We offer a complete benefits package to full‑time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long‑term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave. Part‑time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive benefits on a pro‑rated basis. To learn more details, visit our Benefits Page.