Collection Distribution Crew leader

City of Newton • Newton, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary Reason Why Classification Exists: To operate heavy motorized equipment and perform semi-skilled to skilled labor in the installation and maintenance of water and wastewater systems or other municipal structures. Distinguishing Features of the Class: An employee in this class performs routine equipment operations in the maintenance and repair of streets, water and wastewater pipes, and other facilities. Emphasis of work is to operate light to heavy equipment such as pickup trucks, tractors, mowers, loaders, forklifts, backhoes, dump trucks, and/or other equipment. Work includes loading and unloading water and wastewater pipes at work sites, digging holes and trench lines to lay or remove water and sewer piping, equipment maintenance, operating leaf collection trucks, resurfacing cuts in streets, ditch maintenance, and other tasks. Work is supervised by a crew leader or other supervisory personnel and evaluated by visual inspection of work and feedback from coworkers and citizens. Illustrative Examples of Work: Operates various construction and maintenance equipment including asphalt rollers, gasoline powered tamp, street sweeper, air compressor, and other equipment. Drives leaf vacuum truck for collection of curbside leaves. Loads and unloads supply trucks used by crews; operates loader, forklift, and backhoe to unload supplies and dig holes to lay or remove piping. Provides general labor to other departments such as collecting and disposing of garbage, picking up litter, discarding yard waste, and trimming trees and bushes. Makes routine equipment inspections to ensure proper operating condition; informs supervisor of equipment needing repairs. May perform work as a Utility Maintenance Worker II. Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalency
• 3 -5 years' experience in the operation of heavy equipment such as a backhoe, bull dozer, dump truck, or equivalent equipment
• Valid North Carolina commercial driver's license (CDL-A with airbrake and tanker endorsement)
• Certified in first aid and CPR
• Certification of Level "C" Water Distribution or Level "I" Sewage Collection
• Competent Person Certification

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of the operation and general maintenance characteristics of motorized equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, forklifts, mowers, and other equipment
• Knowledge of the arterial road networks within and surrounding the City
• Skill in operating a backhoe, forklift, loader, mower, tractor, dump truck, leaf blower, weed eater, tamp, jackhammer, and other maintenance equipment
• Ability to seed, straw, fertilize, mow, shovel, and rake City grounds and landscaped areas
• Ability to understand and carry out supervisory instructions
• Ability to identify and report maintenance needs of various structures, grounds, and facilities
• Ability to work regular hours, be available to work weekends or holidays, and be available for call-in duty in case of emergencies

Responsibilities

• Operates various construction and maintenance equipment including asphalt rollers, gasoline powered tamp, street sweeper, air compressor, and other equipment
• Drives leaf vacuum truck for collection of curbside leaves
• Loads and unloads supply trucks used by crews; operates loader, forklift, and backhoe to unload supplies and dig holes to lay or remove piping
• Provides general labor to other departments such as collecting and disposing of garbage, picking up litter, discarding yard waste, and trimming trees and bushes
• Makes routine equipment inspections to ensure proper operating condition; informs supervisor of equipment needing repairs
• May perform work as a Utility Maintenance Worker II
• Performs other related duties as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED