Equipment Operator Senior - CDL Pathway

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Welcome to the City of Charlotte, America’s Queen City, a diverse and inclusive community where people work together to thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. The Street Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior operates heavy duty backhoe/front end loader and heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of items within the City of Charlotte. This position requires a valid CDL Class A license. The Equipment Operator Senior CDL Pathway allows experienced equipment operators to join the team without a CDL Class A license upon hire. Selected applicants will be given time to earn their Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) upon hire and will attend an offsite full-time CDL Class A 8-week licensure course. Work hours during the course will be 7:30 am – 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Upon completion of the course and obtaining the CDL Class A license, selected applicants will be placed within a crew to perform Equipment Operating functions full-time. The work schedule will then be 7:00 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Requirements

At least two-years’ experience in the independent operation of complex construction equipment such as backhoes, track-hoes, front-end loaders, paving machines, excavators, and tandems.
Be at least 18 years old
Possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License with no limiting restrictions
Obtain a Class A Learner’s Permit with no limiting restrictions
Pass a DOT Physical and hold a valid DOT medical card
Complete and pass a DOT Drug Screen
Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire, after initial CDL A license is obtained.
Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment as a part of the interview process.

Nice To Haves

Roadway construction experience.
OSHA 10-Hour Certification.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment that could include: gradall, front-end loader, backhoe, tandem dump truck, track-hoe, paving machine, etc.
Hauls material to and from job sites; participating in loading and unloading of materials.
Performs manual labor tasks; i.e. digging trenches, etc.
Assumes leadership role and completes paperwork in the absence of the crew chief; assists crew supervisor in supervising the crews on the jobsite.
Locates underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning construction work.
Assists the crew chief in establishing grades, setting batter boards, forming and placing concrete, backfilling, etc.
Performs routine inspections of equipment for mechanical readiness and safety.
Complies with work and safety rules, OSHA regulations, and work hazard rules/regulations.
Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
Participates in large-scale field operations for street grading, construction, and repair.
Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.