Equipment Operator III

City of Asheville • Asheville, NC

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About The Position

The City of Asheville is seeking an Equipment Operator III in the Public Works Department’s Concrete Utility Cut and Maintenance Division. The division maintains and improves city infrastructure to help ensure safe and accessible roads and sidewalks. The position is primarily based on driving a concrete truck and performing concrete work. It also involves operating heavy equipment for construction and maintenance projects, transporting equipment, performing related manual labor, and following safety procedures. The employee communicates with supervisors, coworkers, and the public, and processes operational documentation and records.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field.
• Two years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsements.
• Obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
• Ability to learn City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Drive a concrete truck and perform concrete work.
• Maneuver heavy equipment and operate complex mechanisms for digging, moving earth, grading, loading, and similar construction and maintenance tasks.
• Operate an excavator, track hoe, and backhoe for digging and trenching while avoiding utility lines.
• Operate loaders to move materials and manage delivery and weight.
• Use a motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients.
• Operate a bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move and smooth construction materials.
• Drive tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Inspect and prepare equipment for safe operation, perform light maintenance, and secure vehicles after use.
• Perform manual labor in support of projects, including lifting, moving, and unloading materials.
• Follow safety procedures, use protective gear, monitor the work environment, and report incidents.
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, and the public to coordinate work and resolve issues.
• Process department operations documentation and maintain records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED