Equipment Operator II (70724)

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator II, Preventative Maintenance crew within the Public Works Department, Streets & Sidewalks Division. This position is involved in right-of way street repair maintenance and replacement.

The ideal candidate will have experience operating a variety of heavy motorized equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of City streets. This equipment includes skid steers, trackhoe/excavators, loaders, dump trucks, rollers, tamps, or similar equipment. They will perform semi-skilled work in the operation of a variety of heavy motorized equipment.

• Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair and construction of City roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects: drives vehicle over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property.
• Performs snow removal duties during Ice and snow events.
• Performs debris removal during floods and storm events.
• Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and loads: and utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris.
• Operates utility truck and using hand tools(shovels) to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance, repair, and construction projects: controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.
• Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field: and checks fluids and performs other minor repairs as appropriate.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light maintenance on equipment, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds, and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
• Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
• Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
• Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures.

• Hiring rate: $ 22.46 per hour.

• 13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours

• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds

• High school diploma or GED preferred, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field; supplemented by one year 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.
• Must obtain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s) within 90 days of hire.
• Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

• Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (40 hours per week).
• Position will be required to work after hours, on weekends and holidays as necessary in order to perform emergency repairs and during inclement weather.
• This position will periodically be on call or work a modified schedule.

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.

• Ability to conduct research of existing, internal policies and procedures

• Ability to think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.

• Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.

• Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.

• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

• Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.

• Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.