Heavy Equipment Operator – Sewer & Street Maintenance

Town of Red Springs; Red Springs (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid Holidays as designated by theTown

Employer paid health insurance

Employer paid vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance & AD&D

Local Government Retirement System

Job summary

The Town of Red Springs is seeking a semi-skilled public works worker to operate large motorized equipment for street cleaning, curbside debris removal, and yard waste collection. You will perform routine maintenance and assist in utility tasks as needed.

Duties include operating knuckle boom crane, street sweeper, backhoe, tractor with side arm, leaf vacuum, and basic vehicle servicing. Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and endure physical tasks daily.

Qualifications

• Must be physically capable of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, lifting and hearing.

Responsibilities

• Operates knuckle boom crane to load furniture, appliances, yard waste for disposal.
• Operates street sweeper to clean town streets and identify efficient routes.
• Operates backhoe/excavator to dig trenches and install/repair lines with proper safety measures.
• Operates large tractor with side arm to maintain rights-of-way and vacant lots.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance such as checking fluids and tire pressure; assists in repairs as needed.
• May assist in utility taps, installations and repairs to distribution lines.

Skills

Physical stamina

Heavy equipment operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Town of Red Springs is seeking a semi-skilled public works worker to operate large motorized equipment for street cleaning, curbside debris removal, and yard waste collection. You will perform routine maintenance and assist in utility tasks as needed.

Duties include operating knuckle boom crane, street sweeper, backhoe, tractor with side arm, leaf vacuum, and basic vehicle servicing. Requires ability to lift up to 50 pounds and endure physical tasks daily.