Motor Equipment Operator II

City of High Point; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in maintaining public infrastructure in a vibrant community. This position involves operating various heavy equipment, performing essential maintenance tasks for streets and stormwater systems, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong work ethic, a valid CDL 'B' license, and the ability to work effectively with the public. This role offers the chance to make a tangible impact on the community while gaining valuable experience in public works. If you are passionate about serving your community and enjoy working outdoors, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid CDL 'B' license and be 18 years or older.
• Some experience with motorized equipment is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment for street and stormwater maintenance.
• Performs general maintenance and labor tasks as required.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA and City Safety Standards.

Skills

CDL 'B' License

Heavy Equipment Operation

Traffic Control

General Maintenance

Public Interaction

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tandem Axle Dump Truck

Backhoe

Rubber Tire Loader

Motorized Mowers

Hand Tools

Job description

Performs routine semi-skilled work in the construction and maintenance of public streets and sidewalks for City's Street Maintenance Division or in the construction and maintenance of the stormwater drainage system for the City’s Stormwater Services Division; does related work as required. Work is performed under regular supervision.

ESSENTIAL TASKS- Street Maintenance:

• Operates tandem axle dump truck in connection with the transportation of stone, sand, gravel, and supplies; Operates a light truck in carrying tools, equipment and supplies to and from repair jobs.
• Operates a tandem axle dump truck engaged in salting and plowing icy streets and roads during snow removal.
• Operates large, motorized mowers in clearing medians and right-of-way and use of wrenches to change cutting blades.
• Assists with curb cutting and weed eating throughout the city in preparation for special events.
• Serves as a flagger for traffic control.
• Services and performs minor repairs on equipment.
• Operates heavy equipment when cross training.
• Hauls materials to and from job site with tandem dump truck.
• Hauls large equipment to and from job site.
• Performs seasonal loose-leaf pick-up.
• Assists with the operation of equipment and construction of street maintenance projects as needed.
• Performs general maintenance and labor as required.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

ESSENTIAL TASKS- Stormwater:

• Operates tandem axle dump truck with the transportation of, sand, gravel, and supplies.
• Operates a light truck in carrying tools, equipment and supplies to and from repair jobs.
• Operates a tandem axle dump truck engaged in salting and plowing icy streets and roads during snow removal.
• Operates backhoe, rubber tire loader, track-hoe, and tandem dump trucks.
• Operates heavy equipment when cross training.
• Uses wrenches to change cutting blades, sweeper brooms, flusher hoses, and open and close fire hydrants.
• Serves as a flagger for traffic control.
• Services and performs minor repairs on equipment.
• Hauls materials to and from job site with a tandem dump truck.
• Hauls large equipment to and from job site.
• Removes debris and trash from manholes and catch basins.
• Assists with the operation of equipment and construction of stormwater improvement projects as needed.
• Assists with the construction of a project by performing manual labor such as shoveling, raking, and leveling ditches and/or trenches.
• Performs general maintenance and labor as required.
• Ensures that all work is performed in accordance with OSHA and City Safety Standards and Policies.

Qualifications:

• Must have valid appropriate CDL “B” issued by the State of North Carolina.
• Must be 18 years of age. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work overtime. Must be able to deal effectively with the public. Must have general knowledge of traffic rules and regulations governing equipment operation and transportation.
• Experience: Some experience with motorized equipment is required and some experience as a Mechanic is preferred.
• On-the-job training approximately 6 months to one (1) year.
• Formal education which includes basic reading, writing and math with completion of High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and handle practical situations and requests made by supervisor; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an expedient manner. Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written directives and perform the relative tasks. Good judgment is important.
• Read: Ability to read operators' manuals, safety rules and regulations, instructions, directions, street names and signs, city maps, and other documents relating to job.
• Write: Ability to write instructions and/or directives as received, notes pertaining to the job, completed assignments on a work log and messages.
• Speak: Ability to be conversant in voice and diction to participate in discussions with supervisor, other employees, and the general public.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of Pesticide Applicator’s License, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
• Possession of CDL “A” license, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date.
• Some experience in operating heavy equipment and use of trade tools is desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• Medium to Heavy Work: Exerting considerable force, from 20 to 50 pounds constantly, and 100 pounds or more of force occasionally with assistance, in operation of small, motorized equipment and hand tools. Physical demand requirements usually include walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, lifting, stooping, and stretching, although worker does sit on rare occasions. There is significant use of arms, hands, legs, and feet. Must have good hands, feet and eye coordination and be able to operate equipment that requires the use of both hands and feet on control levers at all times. Must be able to turn head and body to angles of approximately 90 degrees while operating equipment in order to make safe movements.
• Reaching: Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word.
• Hearing: Hearing - Perceiving nature of sounds by ear. Both necessary to converse with other employees and supervisor working together to accomplish tasks. Must be able to hear over noise of motor to respond in the event there is a mechanical warning, or someone calls out a warning while employee is operating equipment.
• Seeing: The ability to perceive the nature of objects by the eye. Recommended guidelines for vision are:
  • Acuity, far: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more.
  • Acuity, near: Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less.
  • Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distance and space relationships.
  • Field of Vision: Area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point.
  • Accommodation: Adjustment of lens of eye to bring an object into sharp focus.

Mental Activity/Requirements:

• Reasoning: Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and practical situations.
• Mathematics Ability: Ability to direct and oversee the use of arithmetic and/or statistics.
• Language Ability: The ability to speak, read and write the English Language are required for this position.

Environmental Conditions:

• Physical Surroundings: The Worker is subject to Outside Environmental Conditions: Exposed to the various weather conditions and temperatures.
• Hazards: Employee will be exposed to rain, sleet, snow, flooding, high winds, cold and hot weather, trash, grass, sand, dirt, tar, debris, and insects.
• Machinery/Tools/Work Aids/Other Equipment: Single axle dump trucks, farm type tractors with mower attachments, rollers, rubber-tired loaders, pavement breakers, chain saws, tamps, hand saws, concrete saws, vacuum units, backpack blowers, weed eaters, lawn mowers, cutting blades, wrenches, shovels, rakes, picks, axes, sweeper brooms, flusher hoses, concrete floats, trowels, hammers, and other work aids associated with the job.

Disclaimer: This job description may not be all-inclusive, as jobs evolve over time to meet the ever-changing needs of the City of High Point’s workforce. This job description is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment to any individual. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals.