Equipment Operator Senior

City of Charlotte, NC • Charlotte, NC

62d • $23 - $27

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• High School/ GED
• Requires experience in the operation of complex equipment such as backhoes, track-hoes, front-end loaders, paving machines, excavators, and tandems.
• Valid Class A commercial driver's license with ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit. Must have actively held and utilized Class A CDL license for a minimum of 6 months.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Class A Tanker endorsement
• 2 years of a having a Class A CDL and heavy equipment operation 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.

Benefits

• The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees