Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator II - CDL-B

City of Asheville; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Asheville is hiring an Equipment Operator for the Public Works Downtown Beautification crew. The role involves operating heavy equipment, mowing, debris removal, and barricade setup for events.

A valid North Carolina CDL Class B is required, with safety certifications to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with related training, and meet minimum experience in heavy equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Includes ability to read/interpret basic workplace data.
• Ability to research policies and procedures.
• Creative thinking to improve efficiency.
• Excellent spoken/written communication skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and identify solutions.
• Ability to build effective working relationships.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to interpret policy/guidelines for tasks.
• Ability to marshal resources to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to maintain city roadways and rights-of-way.
• Performs semi-skilled tasks including mowing, debris removal, and barricade placement.
• Fuels and maintains equipment, conducts safety checks.
• Assists with construction, maintenance, and repair projects.
• Supports snow/ice removal operations during winter.

Skills

Read workplace data

Policy research

Creative thinking

Effective communication

Problem analysis

Relationship building

Independent work

Policy interpretation

Resource coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

City of Asheville is hiring an Equipment Operator for the Public Works Downtown Beautification crew. The role involves operating heavy equipment, mowing, debris removal, and barricade setup for events.

A valid North Carolina CDL Class B is required, with safety certifications to be obtained within 90 days of hire. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, with related training, and meet minimum experience in heavy equipment operation.