City of Charlotte
Date Opened: Tuesday, September 09, 2025 12:00 AM
Close Date: Friday, October 24, 2025 12:00 AM
Department: Transportation Department
Equipment Operators
Salary: $23.00 - $27.04 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
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Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions Summary 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. Major Duties And 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. Takes 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. Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, work hazards, and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work. Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles. Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets. Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine works properly. Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements. Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Equipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what maintenance is needed. Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work. Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Time Management- Managing one’s own time and the time of others. Control Precision- The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly. Depth Perception- The ability to judge which of several objects is close or further away from you, or judge the distance between you and an object. Near and Far Vision- The ability to see details at a close range or a distance. Manual Dexterity- The ability to quickly move your hand, arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Rate Control- The ability to time your movements or movements of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed or direction of a moving object or scene. Reaction Time- The ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears. Oral Comprehension- The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Written Comprehension- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Physical Abilities include but are not limited to sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling/squatting, walking, driving, crawling, climbing, lifting and carrying (up to 75lbs), shoveling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment. Preferred Qualifications
Class A Tanker endorsement 2 years of a having a Class A CDL and heavy equipment operation experience OSHA 10-Hour Certification Minimum Qualifications
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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
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Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions Summary 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. Major Duties And 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. Takes 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. Coordinates machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, work hazards, and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work. Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles. Customer and Personal Service- Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets. Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to ensure a machine works properly. Monitoring- Monitoring/Assessing the performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements. Coordination- Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Equipment Maintenance- Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what maintenance is needed. Troubleshooting- Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it. Critical Thinking- Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Management of Personnel Resources- Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work. Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively. Active Listening- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times. Time Management- Managing one’s own time and the time of others. Control Precision- The ability to adjust the controls of a machine or vehicle quickly and repeatedly. Depth Perception- The ability to judge which of several objects is close or further away from you, or judge the distance between you and an object. Near and Far Vision- The ability to see details at a close range or a distance. Manual Dexterity- The ability to quickly move your hand, arm, or two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects. Rate Control- The ability to time your movements or movements of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed or direction of a moving object or scene. Reaction Time- The ability to quickly respond to a signal when it appears. Oral Comprehension- The ability to listen and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Written Comprehension- The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing. Physical Abilities include but are not limited to sitting, standing, bending, twisting, reaching, kneeling/squatting, walking, driving, crawling, climbing, lifting and carrying (up to 75lbs), shoveling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment. Preferred Qualifications
Class A Tanker endorsement 2 years of a having a Class A CDL and heavy equipment operation experience OSHA 10-Hour Certification Minimum Qualifications
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. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
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