Senior Water & Street Equipment Operator

City of Kinston; Kinston (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Kinston seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform heavy equipment operation for street, drainage, water and utility projects.

You will work independently or as part of a crew, follow safety rules, and maintain equipment and records. Requires a Class A CDL and a high school diploma; the City offers comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health/dental/vision insurance, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Considerable knowledge of operation, maintenance and limitations of medium and heavy equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform minor preventive maintenance and repairs on equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate backhoes, excavators, skidsteers and other equipment for street and utility work.
• Perform dirt and gravel loading, trenching, and patching of roads and sidewalks.
• Maintain equipment and report unsafe conditions.
• Assist in construction and maintenance of pipes, hydrants, catch basins and storm drains.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance and seasonal tasks as required.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The City of Kinston seeks a skilled equipment operator to perform heavy equipment operation for street, drainage, water and utility projects.

You will work independently or as part of a crew, follow safety rules, and maintain equipment and records. Requires a Class A CDL and a high school diploma; the City offers comprehensive benefits including paid vacation, health/dental/vision insurance, and holidays.