Equipment Operator IV - Streets/Stormwater

City of Wilmington•245 Operations Center Drive, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Wilmington is seeking an Equipment Operator IV to join their team. This role involves working outdoors, learning valuable trade skills, and being part of a supportive crew. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain and improve the City’s stormwater drainage system and/or assist in the maintenance of public roads to ensure safety and reliability. This is achieved by operating heavy power-driven equipment requiring a CDL in the construction and maintenance of public roads, sidewalks, and stormwater drainage systems. This is the fourth level in the Equipment Operator series, involving complex equipment operation requiring a high degree of skill, dexterity, and finesse. In addition to equipment operated by lower-level classes, this role primarily operates road tractors/low boys and tandem dump trucks for hauling. Employees may also operate lighter equipment occasionally. Other duties include assisting crew members, training and directing lower-level staff, maintaining equipment, and completing daily forms and logs. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in the operation of CDL-operated vehicles
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in construction, maintenance, grounds keeping or a related field
Minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience operating the types of equipment identified in this class
Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with ability to obtain Class A within 6 months
Knowledge of the basic operation and maintenance requirements of the equipment operated by this classification.
Ability to communicate and work cooperatively with colleagues, City leadership, and the general public.
Ability to obtain Flagger & WorkZone Safety certifications within 90 days of hire.
Ability to apply principles of logical thinking to work tasks and handle practical situations and requests made by supervisor and/or lead workers; to comprehend and respond to a variety of situations in an efficient manner; to understand and follow simple oral and written directives and perform the relative tasks using sound judgment.

Responsibilities

Transport, load, and secure construction equipment to and from job sites using lowboy trailers.
Operate heavy equipment including backhoes, excavators, motor graders, and tractors with boom mowers for construction, maintenance, and landscaping projects.
Perform digging, trenching, grading, clearing, and material handling while protecting utilities and property.
Set precise slopes, grades, and surfaces for roads, embankments, and other infrastructure projects.
Inspect, maintain, and secure equipment before and after use; perform basic preventive maintenance.
Assist crews with manual labor tasks such as shoveling, raking, leveling, and moving materials.
Monitor work zones, flag traffic, and place safety markers and barriers to protect crews and the public.
Maintain accurate records and logs of work performed.
Support emergency response, storm cleanup, and special events operations.
Lead and train lower-level staff as needed.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options
Excellent retirement benefits, including a city provided 4.5% contribution each pay period into a 401(k) account and automatic enrollment into the North Carolina Local Government Employees’ Retirement System
Employer-paid health & wellness clinic
Free on-site city gym access
Paid sick and vacation leave + 13 paid holidays per year
6-weeks paid parental leave
Paid volunteer & blood donation leave to give back to our community
Flex schedule and telework availability, depending on your position
Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives
Tuition assistance benefits