HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR (WATER/SEWER)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

The City of Rocky Mount is seeking a skilled equipment operator to support water and sewer utilities. This role involves operating heavy and light construction equipment in day-to-day repair and maintenance tasks. You will work under a crew supervisor, respond to standby rotations, and ensure safety on busy roadways.

A high school diploma and CDL are required, with prior related experience preferred. This is a full-time position with benefits and opportunities to contribute to a reliable city

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related work experience.
• NC Class B CDL required.
• Must reside within 20 miles of City center.
• Must be able to stand a 7-day standby rotation.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy and light construction equipment.
• Assist with traffic control at work sites.
• Transport heavy equipment to work sites.
• Perform repair and maintenance of water and sewer utilities.
• Maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Mathematical calculations

Interpersonal relations

Oral communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years' related work experience

NC Class B CDL

Job description

• THIS IS A RE-POST, ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY**

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this job description.

Job Summary

This position operates heavy and light equipment and assists in the hands-on repair, maintenance, and construction of the water and sewer utilities.

Job Requirements

• At the supervisor’s directive operates heavy and light construction equipment.
• Assist with controlling traffic at work sites.
• Transports heavy equipment to work sites.
• Assist in the hands-on repair and maintenance of water and sewer utilities.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years’ experience in a related field of work.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of a NC class (B) CDL.
• Must reside within range of City radio communications; due to being on standby. (typically, within a 20-mile radius of center of City)
• Must be able to serve on a seven (7) day 24-hour standby rotation every fourth week, for emergency after hour calls.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Requirements

• Extensive knowledge of the principles, practices, and equipment used in the performance of related maintenance and construction activities.
• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance procedures.
• Knowledge of City geography.
• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.
• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.
• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.
• Skill in interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS:

The Crew Supervisor assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures, accuracy, and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:

Guidelines include the Personnel Policy Manual; emergency response plans; OSHA regulations; work zone safety standards; and equipment operation and repair manuals. These guidelines are generally clear and specific, but may require some interpretation in application.

COMPLEXITY:

The work consists of related duties in water and sewer repairs and operation of equipment in weather and heavy traffic contribute to the complexity of the work.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:

The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in the repair and maintenance of the City's water and sewer systems. Success in this position contributes to a safe and well-maintained City infrastructure.

PERSONAL CONTACTS:

Contacts are typically with co-workers and members of the general public.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS:

Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, and provide services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, stooping, standing, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, and grease, machinery with moving parts and occasional cold or inclement weather. The work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY:

Assumes supervisory role of crew during the absence of crew supervisor, assuring time efficient completion of work assignments.

Full time jobs are provided Benefits.

Benefit information can be found on the City's website https://mymarkiii.com/cityofrockymountnc/booklet/

• THIS IS A RE-POST, ALL PREVIOUS AND CURRENT APPLICANTS ARE STILL BEING CONSIDERED AND DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY**