Equipment Operator - Repairs

City of Raleigh North Carolina • Raleigh, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Water Distribution division is looking for an Equipment Operator to join our team. Equipment Operators are devoted to completing preventive maintenance, utility repairs, utility locating, participating in investigations within our water system and providing excellent customer service. The Equipment Operator also performs maintenance and equipment operation for the City’s distribution system by performing skilled activities in support of maintaining, replacing, and repairing water assets, such as services, mains, and fire hydrants, etc.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and less than 1 year experience in light to medium construction equipment operation or related work OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be transferable
• Valid North Carolina Class C Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Operating and driving heavy equipment such as a dump truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, flatbed truck or water truck
• Hauling materials, supplies, equipment, and soil
• Inspecting assigned equipment for mechanical readiness
• Ability to collaborate with others in team assignments and projects
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks
• Mechanical aptitude/good with your hands
• Ability to understand and adhere to safety procedures
• Organized and able to prioritize tasks
• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials, and inventory
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Customer service principles
• Modern office technology
• Following directions and meeting standards
• Providing attention to detail in assignments
• Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
• Proofreading and error correction
• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
• Comprehending reference books and manuals
• Operating assigned tools and equipment

Nice To Haves

• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
• Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
• Mechanic: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
• Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
• Moving Company: labor, truck driver
• General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
• Tech School Student: mechanical
• Firefighter: full or part-time

Responsibilities

• Installs, replaces, and repairs assets such as water services, mains, fire hydrants, valves, sample stations, and auto flushers
• Serves as a second hand to the primary repair person for the crew
• Works after hours on an on-call rotating repair call crew
• Works after hours should work extend past normal shift
• Assists in setting up and breaking down work zones, including signage and traffic control devices
• Performs repairs on leaking, broken, or damaged system components
• Performs yard maintenance daily, monthly, or as needed
• Hauls equipment and materials to and from job sites
• Monitors and ensures safe working conditions and environment; identifies potential hazards and initiates or coordinates corrective action to maintain safety; ensures availability, maintenance and operability of safety and work-related equipment; monitors processes and activities to assure quality
• Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance supporting City department(s) or maintenance function; selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Performs inspections on heavy equipment to identify any mechanical issues. Reports needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor or perform minor repairs on equipment.
• Maintains equipment daily

Benefits

• Qualifying Equipment Operator are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay.
• Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications.
• The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam.

What This Job Offers

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