Part-Time Equipment Operator

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Raleigh, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The part-time Equipment Operator I supports the Yard Waste Center within Solid Waste Services. Depending on assignment, the role provides labor for directing customers and assisting with unloading materials, as well as maintenance and equipment operation for the Center’s compost and mulch production and Wilders Grove Landfill. The operator performs specialized general maintenance, inspections, and equipment operation to support yard waste and wood waste processing and service to City residents. The position may provide backup support for Scale House operations in the absence of the Scale Operator.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency.
Less than one year of experience operating light-to-medium construction equipment or related work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Valid North Carolina Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire.
Knowledge of standard practices, methods, and materials relevant to the assigned work.
Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to the assignment, occupational hazards and safety guidelines, and the uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships.
Ability to perform routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions and follow a supervisor’s instructions.
Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and/or 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Responsibilities

Direct customers and assist them with unloading materials, depending on assignment.
Perform specialized general maintenance in support of the Yard Waste Center, Wilders Grove Landfill, or maintenance function.
Repair and maintain buildings and grounds, and perform preventive maintenance or construction activities.
Conduct daily maintenance and operational inspections of equipment and submit inspection records and reports.
Assist in monitoring inventory, resources, and material needs.
Use in-vehicle technology to safely complete daily work assignments.
Address concerns and issues raised by internal and external customers.
Maintain the cleanliness of the work area, tools, and equipment, and follow safety procedures.
Provide backup support for Scale House operations when the Scale Operator is absent.
Safely operate heavy equipment, including articulated off-road dump trucks, rubber tire loaders, and water trucks, to dump, water, monitor, and maintain the windrow composting system.