HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Job at City of Gastonia in Gastonia

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General Definition of Work

Performs skilled trades work in the operation of motorized equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under moderate supervision of the Crew Chief. Supervision may be exercised over assigned staff.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Operates dump truck, uni‑patcher truck, backhoe, grade tractor, front‑end loader, skid steer, asphalt maintainer, asphalt paving machine, asphalt recycler, crack pouring machine, rollers, tamps, air compressors, saws, tack distributor, street sweeper, catch basin cleaner, flusher truck, snow plow, brine applicator and sand spreader, boom mower, tractors with flail mowers, bush hogs and sickle bars, and other small and medium‑sized equipment in the construction and maintenance of the City's street infrastructure, storm drainage systems, sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and rights‑of‑way.
• Pours and finishes concrete.
• Sweeps streets, vacuums catch basins and cleans storm drain pipes.
• Performs grading for site preparation.
• Hauls and stockpiles various materials, such as stone, riprap, dirt, gravel, millings, mulch, sand and rubble.
• Assists in pouring concrete for stormwater structures.
• Performs rough carpentry work; sets forms and installs rebar/wire mesh.
• Constructs and performs maintenance and repairs on ditches, swales and other various types of open drainage channels.
• Mows rights‑of‑way, trims sight‑distance problems, low‑hanging limbs over sidewalks and streets, trims around guardrails, edges sidewalks and curbs.
• Assists in cultivating, planting, watering, mulching and spraying of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and turf areas.
• Operates light automotive and mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks.
• As a trainee, operates heavy equipment.
• Works around heavy construction equipment and all types of traffic.
• Repairs tools and equipment of a less complex nature and performs general maintenance on all small equipment.
• Uses small hand tools, including shovels, rakes, picks, pruning tools, floats, tools to perform edging, jointing, and stamping of concrete.
• Operates edger, string trimmer, chain saw, blowers.
• Performs rough carpentry work.
• Raises utility structures for resurfacing, utility cuts, patching and asphalt maintenance.
• Lays brick and block.
• When not operating equipment, performs semi‑skilled work on the job‑site as a laborer, uses small hand tools.
• Performs various landscaping tasks.
• Performs daily pre‑trip inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment (90%).
• Snow and ice storm removal and other storm debris removal (10%).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and basic routine maintenance of trucks and related medium and heavy equipment in public works–related construction and maintenance activities; general knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary for proper operation of varied equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; dependability; general knowledge of the safe use of common hand and power tools; knowledge of OSHA laws and other safety regulations applicable to work in this area.

Education, Experience, Physical Demands, Special Requirements and Additional Information

Graduation from high school or equivalent and minimal experience in operation of motorized equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Obtain a NC Class A Commercial driver’s license with Restriction 8 and Tanker endorsement within three months of hire.

Obtain Basic Work Zone Safety and Flagger certifications within 12 months of hire.

Complete NIMS IS‑700 training within 12 months of hire.

Physical Requirements

Very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job Statement

The worker is required to wear a respirator and work in close quarters, crawl spaces, manholes, and other narrow or confined areas that may cause claustrophobia. Must function in narrow aisles or passageways.

Legal Notice

Possession of a valid appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" with Restriction 8 and an acceptable driving history is required. Work Zone Safety and Flagger certifications are required, along with a drug screening and criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity.
The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/H.

Benefits

• High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Pension (Local Government Employees' Retirement System)
• 401(k)
• 457
• Short‑term/Long‑term Disability
• Dependent Care Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• On‑Site Health Clinic
• Employee Educational Assistance Program
• Sick Leave (12 days per year)
• Initial Employment Vacation: 12 days per year
• Holidays (11 days per year)
• Personal Day (1 day per year)
• Comprehensive benefits information available online in the City of Gastonia Employee Benefits Handbook.