Lead Heavy Equipment Operator- Stormwater Operations

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator within the Public Works Department, Stormwater Division. This position requires the operation of multiple types of heavy motorized equipment to remove and haul debris and other items to and from City facilities. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment including but not limited to: backhoes, track hoes, loaders, dump trucks, bulldozers, motor graders, compressors, etc. Work includes driving equipment and assisting with various departmental projects.

What youll be doing:

• Operates a variety of heavy motorized equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of City Stormwater infrastructure and City Streets, including but not limited to, track hoes, backhoes, skid steers, front end loaders, dump trucks, motor graders, compactors, etc .

• Transports equipment from location to location.

• Performs rough and fine grading, trench digging, ditch digging and clean out, loading dirt and debris, installing stormwater infrastructure, using a track hoe, skid steer, backhoe, or motor grader.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment, such as checking and filling fluid levels and greasing as necessary.

• Inspects equipment daily and reports need for repairs; assists in repair work.

• Trains less-experienced Equipment Operators in operation of various types of equipment as workload and time permit.

• Performs a variety of manual or semi-skilled labor in conjunction with stormwater construction and maintenance projects.

• Performs related work as required.

• Operates dump truck with spreader & plow during winter weather events.

• This position is considered an indirect supervisory position in that it is required to fill in for the Crew Supervisor in the supervisor's absence.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

About you:

• What you Bring:

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 equivalency (GED)

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating equipment such as a tractor, skid steer, track hoe/excavator, loader, dump truck, trench roller, tamp or similar.

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in construction trades, including but not limited to drainage installation, ditches, paving, roadways, sidewalks, etc. is required.

Licensing:

• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B with ability to obtain Class A with Tanker Endorsement 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.

Other things to know:

- Hiring Rate: $24.76

- Full Salary Range: $24.76 - $37.15

-Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (40 hours per week).

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.