Heavy Equipment Operator (CDL Class A Required)

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority•633 Groundwater Way, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Incumbents in this position are responsible for operating heavy equipment in the installation, repair, and maintenance of the city’s water and wastewater system. This position is assigned to pay grade G12.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Six (6) months of construction work experience including operating heavy equipment or any related work field.
Requires a valid State of North Carolina Class “A” CDL Driver’s license.
Use interpersonal skills such as seeing, hearing, and speaking to develop positive interactions with customers.
Comprehends and uses technical or professional language, either written or spoken, to communicate complex ideas.
Performs numerical operations using basic counting, adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing.
Requires travel between CFPUA sites.
Use or repair of small/light equipment (power tools).
Use or repair medium equipment and machinery (vehicles, commercial mowers).
Use or repair heavy or complex machinery (HVAC systems, construction equipment, water plants).
Physical exertion throughout the work period. Performs work tasks involving pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting varying weights up to 50 pounds, and more than 50 pounds with assistance. May require bending, squatting, stooping, reaching, climbing, or walking in addition to other physical demands.

Nice To Haves

NC Grade 1 Collections preferred.

Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment and transports equipment.
Maintains and mows right of ways, outfalls, and easements, and may be required to work in tight confined areas.
Operates heavy equipment while working from crane and logging mats.
Repairs water leaks on large diameter pipes along with the installation of temporary bypass pumping equipment.
Assists in the heavy construction of water and sewer point repairs.
Inspects sanitary sewer and water lines, manholes, air relief valves, pilings, etc.
Establishes safe work zones, including traffic control devices; flags traffic as needed.
Repairs landscaping.
Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment through daily routine maintenance on equipment before operation.
Completes daily logs, paperwork, and work orders.
Completes work to minimize the impact of our water and sewer on the environment and the public.
Completes required annual safety training requirements
Performs other related job duties as assigned.
In the event of an emergency, all employees are considered essential personnel and may be required to perform alternate duties.