Equipment Operator I

City of Burlington NC•Burlington, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Street Division oversees the maintenance of city streets, alleys, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters, excluding privately maintained streets. It repairs road surfaces and infrastructure impacted by water and sewer work, maintains the stormwater drainage system within city rights-of-way, and implements the Winter Weather Plan to ensure safe travel during snow, ice, and natural disasters.

Requirements

Considerable knowledge of automotive and mechanical equipment operation and general maintenance in a municipal setting.
Proficient in operating backhoes, forklifts, loaders, mowers, tractors, dump trucks, leaf blowers, weed eaters, and more.
Extensive experience in the practices, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in public street construction, repair, and traffic marking.
Skilled in concrete and asphalt work, ensuring proper safety protocols and hazard management.
Skilled in concrete construction, including techniques for street and sidewalk repairs, with a focus on quality, safety, and efficiency.
Strong ability to follow safety procedures and adhere to standard operating procedures for all street division tasks, ensuring a safe work environment for all involved.
Ability to assess and identify maintenance needs for structures, grounds, and facilities, providing proactive reporting to supervisors.
Skilled in maintaining positive and effective working relationships with fellow employees, contractors, and the public to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service delivery.
Adept at receiving and carrying out instructions from supervisors, ensuring accurate and timely completion of all assigned tasks in street maintenance and related functions.
High School Diploma or GED equivalency and some prior equipment operation and maintenance experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid NC Driver's License
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDLs) or the ability to obtain in 6 months.

Responsibilities

Operating medium equipment and specialized power tools such as dry and wet saws, and jackhammers to complete street maintenance and sidewalk projects.
Forming and finishing concrete for curbs, sidewalks, and driveways.
Installing storm sewer pipes and maintaining storm drains.
Tree removal, ice and snow removal, and emergency water/sewer repairs.
Street repairs, patching, laying asphalt, and clearing City properties.
Sets, forms, pours, and finishes concrete for repairs of curbs, gutters, ਆ, and sidewalks.
Performs street patching and asphalt laying.
Clears roadside and City properties by cutting brush, raking, and hoeing.
Cleans streets, gutters, storm drains, catch basins, and sidewalks by shoveling, raking, and sweeping.
Removes ice and snow to ensure safe passage.
Uses chainsaw and loppers to cut limbs and eliminate sightline hazards.
Operates weed eater to edge grass along curbs and sidewalks.
Drives snowplow to clear streets during winter weather.
Utilizes air compressors to clear cracks and hot lance to dry them for repair.
Operates maintenance vehicles and street sweeper, performing routine equipment maintenance.
Performs regular storm drain cleaning and spraying to maintain effective drainage.
Available for emergency response during weekends, nights, and adverse weather conditions.
Completes related tasks to maintain the safety and upkeep of city streets and properties.