Equipment Operator

City of Charlotte•Charlotte, NC

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based in the Landscape Management Section of the Engineering & Property Management Department and is responsible for providing technical and administrative support for the tree planting and tree maintenance programs. We are offering a $2,000 sign on bonus.

Requirements

Arboriculture experience with knowledge in all phases of tree planting and identification, and insect and disease problem solving
Good computer skills with proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Products plus the ability to prepare accurate daily work reports.
Good communication and customer service skills with the ability to work effectively with others
Ability to execute tasks with attention to detail
High School Graduate or equivalent
NC Class A Commercial Drivers License

Responsibilities

Properly and safely operate small to medium scale construction, landscaping, and arboriculture equipment.
Investigate tree planting sites and perform inspections to ensure work is performed to specifications and perform related tasks/duties as required
Supervise crew in absence of the Crew Chief
Maintain (clean, sharpen, make minor repairs) assigned tools and equipment
Assist in manual labor and flagging traffic as required
Comply with all safety rules so that all jobs and tasks are performed in a safe manner according to the City safety policies, COOT, NCDOT, and OSHA regulations
May have to work in adverse weather/environmental conditions.
Participate in the emergency I on-call program (includes nights and weekends)