Public Works Equipment Operator — Heavy Machinery & On-Call

Town of Red Springs; Red Springs (NC); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 66.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Paid sick leave

Paid holidays

Employer paid health insurance

Employer paid vision insurance

Employer paid life insurance & AD&D

Local government retirement system

Zusammenfassung

Town of Red Springs is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate backhoes, knuckle booms, street sweepers, and other municipal machinery. You will perform loading, trenching, mowing and public works tasks while navigating tight spaces and active utilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid NC CDL, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Prior experience with heavy equipment and safe operation around traffic is essential.

Qualifikationen

• Graduation from high school and experience driving and/or operating heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License.
• Plumbing experience desirable for positions working in distribution and collections.
• May require Grade ICollection and/or Grade C Distribution Certifications.
• Working knowledge of traffic laws governing equipment operation.

Aufgaben

• Operates knuckle boom crane to load furniture, appliances, yard waste or other objects from curb into trucks for disposal.
• Operates a street sweeper to clean town streets and identifies routes to reduce traffic impact.
• Operates a backhoe to dig trenches for distribution and collection lines and ensures safety in trenches.
• Operates large tractor with side arm or brush hog to mow fields and rights-of-way.
• Operates leaf truck to vacuum leaves from curb side.
• Washes and cleans equipment and performs routine service such as checking fluids, tire pressure, lights; may assist in repairs.
• Participates in utility system taps, installations and repairs as needed.
• Participates in mowing, trimming, repairing streets, cleaning catch basins and related public works tasks.
• Must be able to perform basic life operational functions and heavy lifting as required.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment safely around traffic and utilities.

Kenntnisse

Heavy equipment operation

Route planning

Public interaction

Teamwork

Record keeping

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Town of Red Springs is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to operate backhoes, knuckle booms, street sweepers, and other municipal machinery. You will perform loading, trenching, mowing and public works tasks while navigating tight spaces and active utilities.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid NC CDL, and the ability to work in all weather conditions. Prior experience with heavy equipment and safe operation around traffic is essential.