City of Raleigh Municipal Government
Equipment Operator
City of Raleigh Municipal Government, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601
The City of Raleigh Public Utilities Department, now also known as Raleigh Water, provides water and sanitary sewer services to roughly 198,000 metered customers and a service population of about 600,000 people in Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell and Zebulon areas. Our mission is to provide safe, sustainable water services for our customers while protecting public health and contributing to the economic, environmental, and social vitality of our communities. The
Equipment Operator
position functions as the lead worker of each two‑man crew assigned to the Reactive Maintenance Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with responding to calls for service to address sewer system blockages and overflows by cleaning sanitary sewer mains. Staff assigned to this role are responsible for the maintenance and operation of combination jet/vac equipment used to clean sewer structures by way of high‑pressure water hoses and nozzles.
The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Equipment Operator
Get your CDL!
The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam.
Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and
earn certifications .
Qualifying Heavy Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of
additional pay up to 12.5% .
Work Hours Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on‑call requirement which will include weekends and/or holidays, and which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on‑call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40.
Work Location This position will report to the Lake Woodard Operations Center, located at 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604. 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.
Performs semi‑skilled general maintenance with proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks, following established safety policies, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations.
Conducts work primarily in a crew setting in outdoors environments within close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, open manholes, and open excavations. This can involve entering areas with uneven or rough terrain to include creek beds, wetlands, or forested areas.
Completes various manual labor tasks such as locating and marking sewer/water structures, manual cutting of underbrush and vegetation, operating gas‑powered small equipment to cut grass, vegetation, and tree limbs, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, additional site restoration activities, and assistance with other Division Programs.
Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs inspections to ensure safe operating conditions. Performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts, cleans and performs preventative maintenance, and monitors need for replacement or advanced repairs.
Completes setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment.
Responds to and investigates sewer backup, overflow, and odor calls. Takes corrective action to address issues when needed.
Inputs data into electronic work order system.
Provides support to the City’s emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities.
Education and Experience High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and less than 1 year experience in light to medium construction equipment operation or related work.
Examples of preferred relatable experience are provided below:
Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
Mechanics: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
Moving Company: labor, truck driver
General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
Tech School Student: mechanical
Firefighter: full or part‑time
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
Licensing 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 A Commercial Driver’s License, with tanker endorsement and a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or II, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Knowledge of
Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
Basic mathematical concepts.
Basic filing and record‑keeping principles.
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.
Skill In
Following directions and meeting standards.
Providing attention to detail in assignments.
Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
Proofreading and error correction.
Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory.
Performing basic math calculations.
Comprehending reference books and manuals.
Operating assigned tools and equipment.
Organizing and maintaining records and files.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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, street environment (near moving traffic), at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in confined spaces, and warehouse or shop environment s .?
Work Exposures There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and communicable diseases.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
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Equipment Operator
position functions as the lead worker of each two‑man crew assigned to the Reactive Maintenance Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with responding to calls for service to address sewer system blockages and overflows by cleaning sanitary sewer mains. Staff assigned to this role are responsible for the maintenance and operation of combination jet/vac equipment used to clean sewer structures by way of high‑pressure water hoses and nozzles.
The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Equipment Operator
Get your CDL!
The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam.
Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and
earn certifications .
Qualifying Heavy Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of
additional pay up to 12.5% .
Work Hours Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on‑call requirement which will include weekends and/or holidays, and which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on‑call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40.
Work Location This position will report to the Lake Woodard Operations Center, located at 3324 Lake Woodard Drive, Raleigh, NC 27604. 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.
Performs semi‑skilled general maintenance with proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks, following established safety policies, procedures, applicable codes, and regulations.
Conducts work primarily in a crew setting in outdoors environments within close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, open manholes, and open excavations. This can involve entering areas with uneven or rough terrain to include creek beds, wetlands, or forested areas.
Completes various manual labor tasks such as locating and marking sewer/water structures, manual cutting of underbrush and vegetation, operating gas‑powered small equipment to cut grass, vegetation, and tree limbs, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, additional site restoration activities, and assistance with other Division Programs.
Operates and maintains assigned equipment and tools; performs inspections to ensure safe operating conditions. Performs routine repairs and/or replacement of parts, cleans and performs preventative maintenance, and monitors need for replacement or advanced repairs.
Completes setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment.
Responds to and investigates sewer backup, overflow, and odor calls. Takes corrective action to address issues when needed.
Inputs data into electronic work order system.
Provides support to the City’s emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities.
Education and Experience High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and less than 1 year experience in light to medium construction equipment operation or related work.
Examples of preferred relatable experience are provided below:
Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
Mechanics: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
Moving Company: labor, truck driver
General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
Tech School Student: mechanical
Firefighter: full or part‑time
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.
Licensing 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 A Commercial Driver’s License, with tanker endorsement and a satisfactory driving record or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or II, or the ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
Knowledge of
Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work.
Basic mathematical concepts.
Basic filing and record‑keeping principles.
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment.
Applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Customer service principles.
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
Modern office technology.
Skill In
Following directions and meeting standards.
Providing attention to detail in assignments.
Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions.
Proofreading and error correction.
Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory.
Performing basic math calculations.
Comprehending reference books and manuals.
Operating assigned tools and equipment.
Organizing and maintaining records and files.
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations, and standards.
Providing customer service.
Utilizing a computer and relevant software applications.
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.
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, street environment (near moving traffic), at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in confined spaces, and warehouse or shop environment s .?
Work Exposures There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and communicable diseases.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
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