Heavy Equipment Operator 2034

  • City of Greensboro, NC
  • Greensboro, North Carolina
  • Full Time

Operate Heavy Equipment and Help Shape Greensboro's Parks!!!

Compensation and Benefits:

Hiring Salary Range: $42,072-$55,358 Full Salary Range: $42,072 - $75,287 Annually

Benefits: We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 6:30 AM - 5:00 PM. This position requires flexibility, with emergency call-backs possible 24/7, including weekends and holidays.

The Greensboro Parks and Recreation Department is a nationally accredited department and a four-time National Gold Medal Award winner for Parks and Recreation Excellence. We are committed to enhancing our department's existing assets; expanding our offerings through strengthening partnerships and creating transformational programs; and connecting communities with a vibrant, healthy, and equitable park system. We are seeking talented and enthusiastic individuals with positive attitudes, a strong work ethic, and a passion for making a difference in Greensboro.

Primary Duties/Brief Description of Work:

The Heavy Equipment Operator will be assigned to a crew performing general maintenance on the City's right-of-ways. The primary responsibility of this position will be to safely and effectively operate a boom tractor, backhoe/loader, run chainsaws, bucket trucks, and dump trucks. This position will be required to be in an on-call status for any tree-related problems for 24 hours a day for a seven day period. This position could also be required to work on the City's snow program. The assigned schedule is subject to change and emergency callbacks can occur 24 hours a day during emergencies and/or weather events. The physical duties include: stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, walking, climbing, shoveling, and heavy lifting up to 50lbs. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions and may require a flexible schedule with little or no notice that may include weekends and holidays. This employee must maintain a reliable means of contact (i.e. home or cellular telephone) for call back duties and/or emergency situations. This employee must be able to obtain and maintain a valid Commercial Driver's Permit within 30 days and a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License with Tanker Endorsement within 120 days of employment.

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma/GED.
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
  • 1-3 years of experience operating heavy equipment (e.g., tractors, backhoes, bucket trucks, dump trucks).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License.
  • Experience in tree work, including felling/removal and using bucket trucks and lifts.

Ready to Lead?

If you're ready to make an impact through skilled operation of heavy equipment and ensure Greensboro's parks and public spaces thrive, apply today to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator!

Job ID: 488285414
Originally Posted on: 8/6/2025

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