Senior Landscaping Maintenance Technician - Transportation

City of Raleigh Municipal Government; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Raleigh seeks a Senior Landscaping Maintenance Technician to operate heavy equipment for landscaping and maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include maintaining grounds, operating specialized equipment, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a valid driver's license, contributing to the maintenance of the city's infrastructure.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and three years relevant experience, or equivalent combination.
• Valid NC Class C and/or A CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment including knuckleboom and A-Boom loaders.
• Maintain grounds, including trees and shrubs.
• Perform routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Construction methods

Safety compliance

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Three years of relevant experience

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

The City of Raleigh is seeking a Senior Landscaping Maintenance Technician to join our Transportation Department. This role will operate various types of heavy equipment for landscape maintenance, including A-Boom and knuckleboom loaders; assist with planting flowers, trees, and shrubs; operate automated leaf trucks or dump trucks with walk-behind leaf machines during leaf collection; operate snow and ice removal equipment; and operate anti-icing equipment. Other street maintenance duties may be assigned as needed. You will be responsible for using Cityworks to create, update, and close service requests and work orders, as well as recording data with Quick Capture and other programs.

About You:

If you are our candidate, you will have experience in construction methods and materials, basic construction safety, and be capable of leading by example and earning respect from coworkers. As you develop in this role, you will operate a range of haul vehicles, including flatbed and dump trucks, as well as construction equipment such as knuckleboom loaders and A-Boom loaders. Your expertise will extend to special function equipment, such as automated and walk-behind leaf collection trucks, and snow and ice removal equipment. You will maintain grounds including trees and shrubs through mowing, fertilizing, trimming, and pruning, including medians along major thoroughfares and I-440. Responsibilities also include operating dump trucks with snow removal equipment during inclement weather, performing routine maintenance on grounds equipment, maintaining records and reports, recording daily activities in Cityworks, and contributing to street maintenance activities. Extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and weather events are required.

Additionally, you should be ambitious and proactive, undertaking other duties as assigned and seeking opportunities for self and team improvement. Your skills and commitment are vital for our team's success.

About Us:

Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division offers an exciting opportunity to maintain critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters, asphalt, and storm drains. Our 218-person team maintains 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks, over 33,000 curb ramps, and 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets.

The Transportation Landscape Maintenance Unit maintains medians and rights-of-way by trimming trees, bushes, and grass, and planting seasonally.

• Operates various heavy equipment including knuckleboom and A-Boom loaders, landscaping equipment, automated leaf trucks, dump trucks with walk-behind leaf machines, anti-icing, and snow and ice removal equipment.
• Hauls equipment, tools, and staff to job sites.
• Performs semi-skilled general maintenance and oversees safety compliance.
• Selects appropriate tools and equipment for tasks.
• Inspects and maintains tools and equipment, and identifies repair needs.
• Inspects facilities and structures, documenting repairs.
• Possesses skills and desire to train and develop others.
• Works extended hours on rotating shifts during emergencies and weather events.

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED and three years of relevant equipment operation/driving or maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s license with a satisfactory record, or ability to obtain within 60 days.
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s license with a satisfactory record, or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials for assigned work.
• Understanding of occupational hazards and safety principles.
• Familiarity with supplies and equipment properties.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and regulations.
• Ability to follow directions and meet standards.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to comprehend manuals and reference materials.
• Skill in operating tools and equipment.