Street Maintenance Equipment Operator

Performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, repair and replacement of City streets and sidewalks, requiring experience in the operation of light and heavy duty construction equipment. An employee in this class will operate various types of equipment and vehicles, as well as perform manual duties, to load and haul materials, supplies, soil, dirt and debris, etc. in the performance of daily operations. Employees in this class primarily operate open body or heavy dump trucks, but will also operate skid steers, backhoes, excavators, loaders, etc. The employee will be expected to assist in all aspects of removing and repairing damaged sections of streets, sidewalks, and curb and gutter, and repairing potholes as needed. Employee performs work in accordance with established safety rules and regulations. Employee may be required to work shifts or on weekends during severe weather, such as hurricanes, winter snow storms, high winds, etc. Employee may also be expected to perform on-call duties as directed

• Operates various types of heavy equipment, including backhoes, pothole patchers, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, skid steers, excavators, etc. to load and haul materials, supplies, soil, dirt, stone, broken concrete, debris etc.
• 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.
• Uses various pneumatic, gas or electric power tools, including compressors, jack-hammers, compact rollers, tamps, chain saws, drills, etc. to perform daily responsibilities.
• Uses hand tools, including, but not limited to, shovels, rakes, bush axes, hoes, etc. to preform daily task.
• Performs all aspects of concrete and asphalt work; saw cutting and removing, excavating, laying forms, mixing, pouring and finishing concrete; laying, spreading and compacting asphalt; and cleaning up the worksite.
• Performs various landscaping duties to dress up jobsites, including weed eating, trimming shrubs and trees, seeding grass, 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.
• Assists with manually cleaning catch basins and other drainage structures to remove obstructions, primarily during heavy rain events.
• Responds to severe weather and/or natural disaster events, including winter storms, hurricanes, high winds, etc. to assist in recovery efforts; collects and hauls debris, loads dump trucks, spreads salt or sand, plows and scrapes snow and ice, etc.
• Works various shifts to operate equipment in support of natural disasters or major weather events.
• Performs on-call duties on a rotational basis as needed.
• 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 of tools, materials, methods and principles used in asphalt and concrete applications, maintenance and repair, primarily as related to maintaining City streets and sidewalks
• Knowledge of concrete and asphalt maintenance, repair and construction methods.
• Knowledge of the operational and preventative maintenance requirements for light and heavy construction equipment and vehicles assigned to perform primary duties.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of assigned equipment and performance of daily responsibilities.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the Citys street system.
• Skill in the fundamental use of computers and basic administrative software applications.
• Skill operating and maintaining light and heavy equipment, and using basic hand tools.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Ability to respond with courtesy to citizens.

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: crouching, kneeling, manual dexterity, hearing, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, 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 various hazards such as working in heavy traffic, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, oils, in close quarters, man holes, or trenches. Work is also subject to the final OSHA standards 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. Employees will be required to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shield.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent;
• Two (2) years' experience operating construction type equipment;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Drivers License or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire date.

The City of Goldsboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer!