Heavy Equipment Operator - Wastewater Repair Program

City of Raleigh North Carolina•Wendell, NC

39d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to roughly 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon areas. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities. The Heavy Equipment Operator - Wastewater Repair Program functions as the primary transporter of materials, equipment, and refuse for each construction crew assigned to the Repair Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with repairing deficiencies found within the sanitary sewer collection system, as well as responding to emergency calls. In addition to transport functions incumbents also provide manual labor support for assigned work. The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Heavy Equipment Operator: Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications Qualifying Heavy Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5%

Requirements

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 to 3 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work, such as: Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
Mechanics: 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
OR Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
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
Knowledge of: Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
Basic mathematical concepts
Basic filing and record-keeping principles
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment)
Customer service principles
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Modern office technology
Skill In: Following directions and meeting standards
Providing attention to detail, proofreading, and error correction in assignments
Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
Performing basic math calculations
Comprehending reference books and manuals
Operating assigned tools and equipment
Organizing and maintaining records and files
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
Providing customer service
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Nice To Haves

NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or II, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire

Responsibilities

Daily vehicle and equipment inspections
Haul materials, supplies, equipment, earth and refuse
Maintenance and Operation of wide range of gas-powered small equipment
Maintains and operates heavy equipment related to utility construction projects
Assist with truck/supply room inventory
Assist crew with all other work-related tasks
Performs semi-skilled general maintenance with the proper tools and equipment for tasks, following established safety policies, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations
Serves as lead worker by assigning work and monitoring work completion
Operates and/or transports equipment, including heavy equipment as needed for various functions which may include grading/excavating, collection and removal of debris, refuse and/or snow; and/or material application and distribution. Plans routes and sets up work areas for safety and operational efficiency, may set up traffic control measures
Operates, inspects, and maintains assigned equipment and tools to ensure safe operating conditions. Performs preventative maintenance, cleaning, routine repairs and/or replacement of parts, and monitors need for advanced repairs
Plans, monitors and reviews inventory, resources and materials needs. Initiates orders for resources based on requirements, working with contract workers and trade specialists as needed by scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance services
Sets up and tears down traffic control work zones and various safety equipment, including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment
Completes various manual labor tasks such as cutting asphalt streets or concrete sidewalks, hand digging to locate buried utilities, loading/unloading heavy equipment, using gas powered saws to cut and remove damaged sewer pipes, installing new sewer pipes/fittings, replacement of sewer manhole rings/covers, backfilling excavations, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, and additional site restoration activities
Supports the City's emergency response in the event of inclement weather, including debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities

Benefits

Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications
Qualifying Heavy Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5%

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