Equipment Operator I - Streets/Stormwater

City of Wilmington•245 Operation Center Drive, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Work outdoors, learn valuable trade skills, and be part of a crew that looks out for each other. Equipment Operator I team members work in small crews operating tools and specialized equipment while maintaining streams and public spaces across the city. Employees gain hands-on experience, opportunities to earn a CDL, CPR/First Aid certifications, heavy equipment training, and cross-training across multiple operational teams. This is a strong fit for hardworking, dependable people who want to learn new skills, grow their career, and move up through experience and initiative. The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve the City’s stormwater drainage system and/or assist in the maintenance of public roads to ensure safety and reliability. This is accomplished by operating moderately simple and routine equipment in the construction and maintenance of public roads and sidewalks and/or in the construction and maintenance of stormwater drainage systems. This is the entry level class in the Equipment Operator series. This class is distinguished from the Equipment Operator II, III, and IV classes in that the latter classes perform more complex and difficult equipment operation duties and utilize heavier equipment. This class involves the operation of moderately simple and routine equipment.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience in construction, maintenance, grounds keeping or a related field.
Minimum of one year of experience operating the types of equipment operated by this classification.
Class C driver’s license
Ability to obtain Flagger & WorkZone Safety certifications within 90 days of hire.
Knowledge of the basic operation and maintenance requirements of the equipment operated by this classification.
Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in all types of weather conditions.
Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues, City leadership, and the general public.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and handle practical situations and requests made by supervisor and/or lead workers; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an efficient manner; to understand and follow simple oral and written directives and perform the relative tasks using sound judgment.

Nice To Haves

Opportunities to earn a CDL
CPR/First Aid certifications
Heavy equipment training
Cross-training across multiple operational teams

Responsibilities

Performs construction repairs and maintenance on drainage system which includes pipe, catch basins, manholes, open channels, creeks, ditches and ponds by operating equipment, installing or repairing pipes and drainage structures debris removal, vegetation management and ditch cleaning.
Operates and maintains various equipment related to the construction, maintenance and repair of streets, roads, and sidewalks.
Inspects equipment prior to use; inspects and secures equipment following use.
Maintains records and logs of all work performed and completes basic preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
When not operating equipment, assists crews by performing manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects; digging ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shoveling, raking, spreading, compacting, and levelling dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieving supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and running various errands as needed; collecting, transporting, and loading and unloading materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite.
Follows established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment and wearing protective gear; 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 incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Provides operational support by assisting with storm preparation and clean up, building and setting up traffic barriers for special events, and performing other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city-provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave
Flex schedule and telework availability (position dependent)
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits