City of Greenville, NC
Heavy Equipment Operator
City of Greenville, NC, Greenville, North Carolina, United States, 27834
The purpose of this position is to operate and maintain street maintenance equipment and lead crews in a variety of street construction and maintenance work. This position operates a variety of heavy‑duty construction equipment that requires a high level of skill and competence.
Examples of equipment operated include motor graders, bulldozers, vactor trucks, road asphalt rollers, dump trucks, street sweepers, and large excavators.
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Continuous recruitment and may close at any time Responsibilities
Operate heavy construction equipment in an efficient and professional manner.
Repair asphalt and concrete failures and utility cuts.
Compact asphalt pavement with road roller.
Remove pavement and excavate underlying material.
Complete the installation, cleaning, and repairs of basins, manholes, and storm drain pipes.
Excavate, re‑grade, clean, and mow ditches, streams, and canals.
Lead and assign work to crews.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
File reports on equipment repairs and malfunctions.
Communicate project status daily to a supervisor.
Operate trucks with brine tanks and salt spreaders during inclement weather.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment including (but not limited to) motor grader, bulldozer, dump truck, street sweeper, vactor truck, and large excavators.
One year of supervisory or lead worker experience (preferred).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of
Traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
The geographical layout of the City, including street names and neighborhoods.
Hazards involved in the operation of construction vehicles and equipment and the safety precautions to be observed.
Local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.
Operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of difficult and complex heavy‑duty construction equipment and related attachments.
Skilled in
The operations of assigned equipment or systems.
Communicating effectively to convey information.
Ability to
Lead and assign tasks to work crews.
Recognize and report abnormal operating functions of equipment.
Read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other materials.
Complete assigned jobs to specifications.
Judge terrain, determine the amount of cut and fill required, and correctly alter earth to desired construction design.
Perform emergency and minor repairs on equipment.
Perform strenuous work.
Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
Prepare simple records.
Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Required Credentials
Must possess and maintain a valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); Tanker endorsement required within six months of hire.
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Examples of equipment operated include motor graders, bulldozers, vactor trucks, road asphalt rollers, dump trucks, street sweepers, and large excavators.
FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Continuous recruitment and may close at any time Responsibilities
Operate heavy construction equipment in an efficient and professional manner.
Repair asphalt and concrete failures and utility cuts.
Compact asphalt pavement with road roller.
Remove pavement and excavate underlying material.
Complete the installation, cleaning, and repairs of basins, manholes, and storm drain pipes.
Excavate, re‑grade, clean, and mow ditches, streams, and canals.
Lead and assign work to crews.
Perform routine maintenance on equipment.
File reports on equipment repairs and malfunctions.
Communicate project status daily to a supervisor.
Operate trucks with brine tanks and salt spreaders during inclement weather.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience operating various pieces of heavy construction equipment including (but not limited to) motor grader, bulldozer, dump truck, street sweeper, vactor truck, and large excavators.
One year of supervisory or lead worker experience (preferred).
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of
Traffic and highway safety rules and regulations.
The geographical layout of the City, including street names and neighborhoods.
Hazards involved in the operation of construction vehicles and equipment and the safety precautions to be observed.
Local laws pertaining to the operation of equipment on highways.
Operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of difficult and complex heavy‑duty construction equipment and related attachments.
Skilled in
The operations of assigned equipment or systems.
Communicating effectively to convey information.
Ability to
Lead and assign tasks to work crews.
Recognize and report abnormal operating functions of equipment.
Read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other materials.
Complete assigned jobs to specifications.
Judge terrain, determine the amount of cut and fill required, and correctly alter earth to desired construction design.
Perform emergency and minor repairs on equipment.
Perform strenuous work.
Work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
Prepare simple records.
Work cooperatively with City officials, other employees, and the general public.
Work safely without presenting a direct threat to self or others.
Meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
Required Credentials
Must possess and maintain a valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL); Tanker endorsement required within six months of hire.
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