City of Raleigh, NC
Heavy Equipment Operator Job at City of Raleigh, NC in Raleigh
City of Raleigh, NC, Raleigh, NC, US, 27601
Salary: $49,900.00 - $74,900.00 Annually
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00809
Department: Solid Waste Core Services
Opening Date: 09/19/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Tuesday - Friday; 5:30 am - 4:30 pm (schedule may vary)
Hiring Range: $49,900.00 - $62,400.00
Job Description
Would you like an opportunity to join one of the many teams dedicated to maintaining high-quality public services within a city that has been ranked as one of the best places to live year over year? If so, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is seeking a highly resourceful, adaptable, multi-tasker with solid critical thinking and communications skills for our Heavy Equipment Operator position.
This Heavy Equipment Operator position supports the Core Services and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. Depending on the assignment, this position drives and operates either a semi-automated truck a or a roll-off truck. The primary purpose of this position is to operate a CDL vehicle to collect and unload recyclables or residential solid waste curbside. In addition, this position may oversee the work of other solid waste service crew members who work in conjunction with the Heavy Equipment Operator to load garbage, recycling and yard waste materials into vehicles for disposal.
About Us:
Solid Waste Services collects and processes residential garbage, recycling, yard waste materials, and several specialized collection services. Our department is committed to providing high-quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in preserving and protecting the community's natural resources and sustainable growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licenses and Certifications:
Additional Information
Knowledge Of:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in confined spaces, warehouse environment, or shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, communicable diseases, and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
04
Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?
05
If you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please indicate which class. (If you do not have a CDL, please select N/A.)
06
Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and other irregular work schedules as needed?
07
This is a field work position that involves exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, inclement weather conditions, and working around heavy equipment. How many years of field work experience do you have?
08
How many years of experience do you have in waste management, recycling, or yard waste collection?
09
How much experience do you have working within the solid waste industry?
10
Do you have experience working in a municipal operation? If so, how many years?
11
Please provide a brief description of your experience in waste management, recycling, or yard waste collection.
12
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
13
If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question
Location : Raleigh, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2025-00809
Department: Solid Waste Core Services
Opening Date: 09/19/2025
Closing Date: 10/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours: Tuesday - Friday; 5:30 am - 4:30 pm (schedule may vary)
Hiring Range: $49,900.00 - $62,400.00
Job Description
Would you like an opportunity to join one of the many teams dedicated to maintaining high-quality public services within a city that has been ranked as one of the best places to live year over year? If so, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is seeking a highly resourceful, adaptable, multi-tasker with solid critical thinking and communications skills for our Heavy Equipment Operator position.
This Heavy Equipment Operator position supports the Core Services and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. Depending on the assignment, this position drives and operates either a semi-automated truck a or a roll-off truck. The primary purpose of this position is to operate a CDL vehicle to collect and unload recyclables or residential solid waste curbside. In addition, this position may oversee the work of other solid waste service crew members who work in conjunction with the Heavy Equipment Operator to load garbage, recycling and yard waste materials into vehicles for disposal.
About Us:
Solid Waste Services collects and processes residential garbage, recycling, yard waste materials, and several specialized collection services. Our department is committed to providing high-quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in preserving and protecting the community's natural resources and sustainable growth.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Drives assigned vehicle on designated route within municipality to pick up and load recycling, garbage, and/or yard waste materials into truck
- Oversees assigned crew members and directs their work as needed
- Contends with customer complaints and concerns reported in and along the route
- Records and reports accidents and spills involving the vehicle and/or crew member in the field or on the yard
- Uses appropriate in-vehicle technology to safely complete daily work assignments
- Provides special event set-up and assistance
- Transports load to appropriate disposal facility to unload
- Completes daily inspection of vehicle before and at the end of route (pre and post trip inspection and completes Driver Vehicle Inspection Report) for any damage or malfunction and provides report to supervisor
- May operate other Solid Waste Services equipment as needed
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licenses and Certifications:
- 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 B Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Additional Information
Knowledge Of:
- Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
- Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
- Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
- Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations
- Customer service
- Attention to detail to perform tasks accurately
- Work order system entry
- Navigate roads and maps
- Work effectively as part of a team and coordinate tasks with coworkers
- Recognize potential hazards, and maintain high standards of quality and safety
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in confined spaces, warehouse environment, or shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, communicable diseases, and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.
To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits
The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.
01
Please select your highest level of education completed.
- Some high school
- High school diploma (or GED)
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Master's degree
- PhD or other professional degree
02
How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 7 years
- 7 to less than 8 years
- 8 to less than 9 years
- 9 to less than 10 years
- 10 years or more
03
Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?
- Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.
- I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.
04
Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?
- Yes, I currently have a valid NC Class B Driver's License.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class B Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 90 days of hire.
- No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class B Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 90 days of hire.
05
If you have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), please indicate which class. (If you do not have a CDL, please select N/A.)
- Class "A"
- Class "B"
- N/A
06
Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and other irregular work schedules as needed?
- Yes
- No
07
This is a field work position that involves exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, inclement weather conditions, and working around heavy equipment. How many years of field work experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 10 years
- 10 or more years
08
How many years of experience do you have in waste management, recycling, or yard waste collection?
- None
- Less than 1 Year
- 1 to less than 3 Years
- 3 to less than 6 Years
- 6 to less than 10 Years
- 10 or more Years
09
How much experience do you have working within the solid waste industry?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 2 years
- 2 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 4 years
- 4 to less than 5 years
- 5 to less than 6 years
- 6 or more years
10
Do you have experience working in a municipal operation? If so, how many years?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to less than 3 years
- 3 to less than 6 years
- 6 to less than 10 years
- 10 or more years
11
Please provide a brief description of your experience in waste management, recycling, or yard waste collection.
12
Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?
- Yes
- No
13
If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.
Required Question