Lead Heavy Equipment Operator – Street Maintenance

City of Greenville; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Greenville is seeking a Street Maintenance Equipment Operator to operate and maintain street maintenance equipment and lead crews in a variety of street construction tasks. This role requires operating a range of heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, dump trucks, street sweepers, vactor trucks, and excavators.

The position emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and effective communication with supervisors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of experience operating heavy construction equipment (graders, bulldozers, dump trucks, street sweepers, vactor trucks, large excavators).
• One year of supervisory or lead worker experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
• Lead and assign work to crews; communicate daily project status to supervision.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment and document repairs or malfunctions.
• Repair asphalt and concrete, manage basins, manholes, and storm drains as needed.
• Operate trucks with brine tanks and salt spreaders during winter weather.

Skills

Equipment operation

Supervisory experience

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Greenville is seeking a Street Maintenance Equipment Operator to operate and maintain street maintenance equipment and lead crews in a variety of street construction tasks. This role requires operating a range of heavy equipment such as graders, bulldozers, dump trucks, street sweepers, vactor trucks, and excavators.

The position emphasizes safety, preventive maintenance, and effective communication with supervisors.