Heavy Equipment Operator - Streets & Construction

Shelby (NC); Shelby (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Shelby (NC) is seeking an intermediate skilled trades operator to run a variety of medium to heavy construction and automotive equipment in public works tasks. The role involves safety-focused operation, routine maintenance, and support for drainage and road-maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include driving sanitation and dump trucks, operating loaders, backhoe, and other equipment, with potential on-call duties. A valid NC CDL (or ability to obtain within six months) is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; minimal experience operating motorized/automotive equipment, or equivalent education/experience.
• Valid commercial driver's license in North Carolina or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Thorough knowledge of operating medium construction equipment, traffic laws governing operation, and safety precautions; ability to perform minor repairs and follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Operates a range of medium to heavy equipment for refuse collection, construction, maintenance, or repair tasks.
• Drives sanitation and other trucks on prescribed routes and transports materials to disposal areas.
• Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections; checks fluids, tires, belts, and safety devices.
• Handles maintenance work such as greasing, cleaning, and minor repairs to equipment.
• Assists with drainage maintenance, ditch cleaning, and general public works duties as assigned.
• May work outside normal hours in standby, on-call, or emergency situations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Follow directions

Minor repairs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Chipper

Chainsaw

Stump grinder

Backhoe

Front-end loader

Job description

Shelby (NC) is seeking an intermediate skilled trades operator to run a variety of medium to heavy construction and automotive equipment in public works tasks. The role involves safety-focused operation, routine maintenance, and support for drainage and road-maintenance projects.

Responsibilities include driving sanitation and dump trucks, operating loaders, backhoe, and other equipment, with potential on-call duties. A valid NC CDL (or ability to obtain within six months) is required.