Equipment Operator III - Stormwater Operations

About our opportunity: The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator III within the Public Works Department - Stormwater Division. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a variety of heavy motorized equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of City infrastructure and will also have experience inspecting and preparing equipment for safe and proper operation. What youll be doing:

• Operating various equipment and vehicles for maintenance, repair, and construction projects of stormwater drainage systems and city roadways that involves digging, moving earth and materials, grading, loading, and performing similar tasks; equipment is primarily driven and operated on-site, but does require some driving over public roads; maneuvers in and around traffic.
• Driving dump trucks to haul materials to and from work sites
• Operates excavator, backhoe, and/or skid steer to perform skilled digging, trenching, or various other tasks for maintenance, upkeep, and construction of stormwater infrastructure and city roadways
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, which includes refueling, greasing, and adding any needed fluids; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
• Performs manual labor such as lifting, digging, moving. Utilizing tools such as shovels, rakes, hammers, , tamps, power equipment and other small tools and equipment to be used in construction, maintenance, and repair projects of stormwater infrastructure and city roadways
• Performs other duties in support of City operations; provides coverage during special events and activities; responds to emergency and disaster situations; provides assistance to other employees or department; and performs other related duties as required.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• Communicates with supervisor, co-workers, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, and ensure safety.
  Additional Functions:
  Performs other related duties as required.
  

About you: We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered : High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field; supplemented by two years of experience in heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Specific License or Certification Required:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s) or must possess a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with the ability to obtain and maintain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification, or have the ability to obtain and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification within 6 months of hire.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply. Other things to know: Pay rate: $23.59 this position is eligible for overtime pay in accordance with City policy. Schedule: Four-day work week. 40 hours per week, Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM About us: The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity. The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer. ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work,
typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and
that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50
pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,
sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water
hazards, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards,
bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.