Equipment Operator II

Town of Zebulon•Zebulon, NC

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Public Works Crew Leader, the Equipment Operator II performs routine work operating large motorized equipment and completes manual labor tasks as needed. The position maintains and repairs municipal infrastructure, facilities, and grounds, and performs skilled equipment operation requiring special skill and attention to detail, including work around traffic and utilities. Work includes building and grounds maintenance; collection of yard waste, leaves, and bulky waste; snow removal; sidewalk repairs; stormwater infrastructure and ditch maintenance and repairs; street sign installation and repair; street utility cut repairs; pothole patching; and preventative equipment maintenance and service. The employee may serve as a crew leader when the assigned crew leader is absent, respond to and document customer issues, assist with community events, respond to emergencies or disasters as required, and participate in an assigned on-call rotation. Other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and ability to read and write (listed as desirable education and experience).
Two to four years of experience operating medium to heavy-duty motorized equipment (listed as desirable education and experience).
Valid North Carolina Commercial Class B driver’s license.
Ability to operate departmental equipment efficiently and safely.
Ability to make minor adjustments and repairs to assigned equipment and identify and schedule equipment maintenance requirements.
Ability to work independently and maintain effective working relationships with citizens and other employees.
Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
Knowledge of equipment operation and general maintenance work performed by a municipality.
Knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to primary duties, and general knowledge of work-zone safety, lockout/tagout, confined-space, and trenching and shoring techniques.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities and exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

NCDOT-certified flagger designation.

Responsibilities

Operate large motorized equipment, including mowers, knuckle booms, leaf trucks, sweepers, backhoes, mini excavators, tractors, and bush-hogs.
Perform routine equipment-operator work maintaining and repairing infrastructure, facilities, and grounds.
Perform skilled equipment operation around traffic and utilities.
Perform building and grounds maintenance, including collection of yard waste, leaves, and bulky waste.
Perform snow removal operations.
Repair sidewalks and maintain and repair stormwater infrastructure and ditches.
Install and repair street signs; repair street utility cuts and patch potholes.
Perform preventative maintenance and service on equipment.
May act as crew leader during the assigned crew leader’s absence.
Respond to, investigate, and document customer issues as assigned.
Assist with Town and community special events and outreach efforts.
Respond to emergencies or disaster events as required.
Serve in an assigned rotation of on-call duties.
Perform other duties as required.