Lead Equipment Operator – Streets & Stormwater

City of Wilmington, NC; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Retirement plan

Paid leave

Tuition assistance

Telework availability

Job summary

The City of Wilmington, NC seeks an Equipment Operator IV to maintain stormwater drainage and public roads. You will operate heavy power-driven equipment on CDL and work outdoors in all weather, while guiding and training lower-level staff as needed.

Typical machines include backhoes, excavators, motor graders, and tractors with boom mowers. You’ll help in emergency storm cleanup and ensure safety and quality in infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with vocational or technical training in the operation of CDL-operated vehicles.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in construction, maintenance, grounds keeping or a related field and
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience operating the types of equipment identified in this class or
• Any combination of education, training, and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

• Transport, load, and secure construction equipment to and from job sites using lowboy trailers.
• Operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, motor graders, and tractors with boom mowers for construction, maintenance, and landscaping projects.
• Perform digging, trenching, grading, clearing, and material handling while protecting utilities and property.
• Set precise slopes, grades, and surfaces for roads, embankments, and other infrastructure projects.
• Inspect, maintain, and secure equipment before and after use; perform basic preventive maintenance.
• Assist crews with manual labor tasks such as shoveling, raking, leveling, and moving materials.
• Monitor work zones, flag traffic, and place safety markers and barriers to protect crews and the public.
• Maintain accurate records and logs of work performed.
• Support emergency response, storm cleanup, and special events operations.
• Lead and train lower-level staff as needed.

Skills

CDL Operator

Equipment operation

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Wilmington, NC seeks an Equipment Operator IV to maintain stormwater drainage and public roads. You will operate heavy power-driven equipment on CDL and work outdoors in all weather, while guiding and training lower-level staff as needed.

Typical machines include backhoes, excavators, motor graders, and tractors with boom mowers. You’ll help in emergency storm cleanup and ensure safety and quality in infrastructure projects.