Utility System Senior Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Goldsboro; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Utility Maintenance Worker to lead a dedicated team in maintaining and repairing essential water distribution and sewer collection systems. This role requires advanced experience in operating heavy construction equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and overseeing job sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in utility maintenance, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with team members and the public. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact the community's infrastructure and well-being, all while working in a supportive and safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in utility maintenance and construction work is required.
• Must have a valid North Carolina Class 'A' Commercial Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Oversee work crews and ensure quality job performance.
• Operate heavy equipment and perform maintenance on water and sewer systems.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Utility Maintenance

Leadership

Safety Compliance

GIS Mapping

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Excavators

Dump Trucks

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Hiring range is negotiable between $44,383 and $57,255 depending on a candidate's qualifications and experience.

Performs highly-skilled work in the repair, maintenance and replacement of the City’s water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure systems, requiring advanced experience and skill in the operation of light and heavy duty construction equipment. An employee in this class will be highly skilled to operate most of the equipment used within the Distribution and Collection division, to include dump trucks, backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, Jet-Vacs, farm tractors with various attachments, etc. Employee will oversee the jobsite and lead a work crew in performance of duties through task completion, including maintenance and repair of the water distribution and sewer collection lines, meters, valves, and appurtenances. Basic work requirements include, but are not limited to, excavating jobsites; loading and hauling materials, supplies, soil, dirt and debris; maintaining, repairing and installing pipes, manholes, meters, and valves; jet-rodding lines; maintaining outfalls; basic masonry work, etc. Employee performs work in accordance with established safety rules and regulations. Employee may be required to work shifts or on weekends when responding to water leaks, meter malfunctions, sewer clogs, and other similar customer service issues. Employee may also be expected to perform “on-call” duties on a rotational basis as needed.

• Serves as crew leader in the absence of the distribution or collection operations manager.
• Oversees work of assigned work crew; observes work in progress and instructs crew members as needed; provides input to the operations manager regarding crew’s performance.
• Operates various types of heavy equipment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, excavators, Jet-Vacs, tractors, etc. during the performance of daily responsibilities.
• Ensures machinery and equipment are properly maintained; completes daily checks and preventative maintenance requirements, and schedules maintenance and repairs accordingly to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
• Trains other employees in proper operation of equipment to assist in skill development.
• Uses GIS mapping technology to locate distribution and collection mains, service lines and laterals.
• Oversees loading and transporting of equipment and materials in preparation for work.
• Uses various pneumatic, gas or electric power tools, including compressors, jack-hammers, tapping machines, boring machines, tamps, concrete saws, drills, etc. to perform daily responsibilities.
• Uses various hand tools to perform daily tasks, including shovels, rakes, hoes, etc.
• Performs water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure maintenance, repair and replacement, including clearing, repairing and installing pipe; installing taps; exercising and replacing valves and hydrants; clearing outfalls; repairing and replacing meters; building and/or raising manholes, etc.
• Performs various landscaping duties to enhance jobsites, including leveling soil, seeding grass, spreading straw, etc.
• Ensures all safety procedures and protocols are in place and used effectively at all jobsites and work zones, including placement of safety signs, cones, flaggers, etc.
• Locates and marks City water and sewer lines for various construction projects.
• Serves as lead worker on service calls and small repair projects when operations manager is not on site.
• Works various shifts to operate equipment in support of natural disasters or major weather events.
• Prepares daily logs and other reports to track performance and completed tasks; uses computer and related software to input data.
• Assists other departments and agencies as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Knowledge of the tools, materials and methods used to maintain and repair water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure and associated appurtenances.
• Knowledge of the operational and preventative maintenance requirements for light and heavy duty construction equipment and vehicles assigned to perform primary duties.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions associated with working around raw sewage, operating heavy construction equipment, working around traffic and performing daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the municipal water and sewer service policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of street locations and the geographic layout of the City.
• Skill in the fundamental use of computers and basic administrative software applications.
• Skill operating and maintaining light and heavy duty construction equipment, and using basic hand tools.
• Ability to provide training on the preventative maintenance and operational use of light and heavy construction equipment used regularly within the distribution and collection division.
• Ability to lead a work crew and oversee a jobsite through task completion, ensuring quality job performance and work.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions, both oral and written.
• Ability to read and interpret utility line maps and service manuals.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to train, assign, and coach the performance of team members.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to be tactful and use diplomacy in dealing with the public, especially in handling and resolving complaints.
• Ability to keep accurate detailed records.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is heavy work which requires exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. The work may require specific physical characteristic and abilities such as heightened strength, mobility, dexterity and full range of motion. The following additional physical abilities are also required: climbing, crouching, kneeling, manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, stooping, talking, visual acuity and walking.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work is generally performed in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposed to the hazards, including working in heavy traffic, loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, chemicals, fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, and oils. Work is subject to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental risks which require a range of safety and other precautions. Use of safe work practices with equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals are required. Employees will be required to wear other appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ten (10) years of experience in utility maintenance and construction work.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License or ability to acquire within one (1) year of hire date.
• Collections System Operator I certification and/or Distribution System Operator Level C certificate.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervisor and/or crew leader experience.

The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer!