Equipment Operator I - Public Services

City of Fayetteville, NC • Fayetteville, NC

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About The Position

The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for Equipment Operator I's in our Public Services department to operate construction and maintenance equipment in support of a variety of parks, horticulture, cemetery, airport, transit or solid waste collection vehicles and equipment activities including mowing, loading and related operations; and to perform other parks, horticulture, airport, street maintenance, solid waste or transit operations.

Requirements

• Six months of experience involving the skilled operation of light construction and maintenance equipment in parks, cemeteries, horticulture environments, street repair/maintenance, transit operations or related field.
• Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
• Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability.

Nice To Haves

• Safety course completion
• Defensive Driving course completion
• Biohazard course completion
• Flagger certification
• Pesticide Applicator license

Responsibilities

• Operate light construction power-driven equipment, such as tractors, riding mowers, push-mowers, small dump trucks, solid waste collection vehicles and a variety of other equipment in support of maintenance, solid waste and construction operations.
• Participate in the repair and maintenance of city owned properties such as parks, cemeteries, city streets, roads, alleyways, bus shelters, benches, solar lights, bus stop signs and/or drainage systems.
• Perform additional grounds maintenance, construction and maintenance tasks such as mowing, clearing fence lines of obstructions, seeding, weeding, truck driving, and a variety of minor repair activities.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; transport and deliver equipment to and from construction sites or bus stop locations; maintain equipment; inspect equipment prior to use; secure equipment following use.
• Maintain records and logs of all work performed and complete basic preventive maintenance on light equipment as required.
• Transport construction equipment and materials as needed.
• Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
• Perform routine repairs to plumbing, electrical and mechanical fixtures and equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED