What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator Residential position at City of Greensboro, NC?
Salary : $42,072.00 - $55,352.00 Annually
Location : 401 Patton Avenue Greensboro, NC
Job Type : Active Full-Time
Job Number : 04721
Department : Solid Waste & Recycling
Division : Solid Waste Collections
Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern
Description
Compensation and Benefits :
The Full Salary Range for this position is $42,072.00 - $75,287.00 Annually. The Hiring Range is $42,072-$55,358 Annually depending on qualifications, with an excellent benefits package. You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting
Work Schedule :
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday 7 : 00 am 5 : 00 pm
Primary Duties / Brief Description of Work :
The Heavy Equipment Operator will be assigned to the Residential section of Solid Waste and will primarily operate an automated collection vehicle as well as a knuckle boom collection vehicle. The position requires a collection of 1,000 automated containers per day. The employee in this position can be expected to work on or with other crews in the residential collection section which could consist of rear packer collection of yard waste and bulk items. This position could also be required to work during emergency situations such as snow program, tornado, and / or other weather related emergencies with little or no notice.
The successful candidate should have the ability to find locations independently using a street guide / city map; use two-way radios; communicate both orally and in written form; and complete daily survey forms and vehicle inspection forms. They will also be expected to work closely with all solid waste supervisors; have a willingness to assist wherever needed; and work independently under limited supervision.
The employee must possess good customer service skills; a positive attitude and the ability to work well in a team concept. The physical duties include : stooping, standing, bending, kneeling, walking, sitting for long periods, hand and eye coordination, climbing, shoveling, and heavy lifting up to 50 lbs on a consistent basis. Work is performed outside in all weather conditions and may require a flexible schedule with little or no notice that may include weekends and holidays.
This employee must maintain a reliable means of contact (i.e. home telephone or cell phone) for call back duties or emergency situations. This employee must also maintain a CDL Class B unrestricted driver's license. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. The job is NON-EXEMPT under FLSA.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications :
- High School Diploma / GED with 1-3 years experience experience operating CDL-related vehicles
Or No High School Diploma / GED with 5-7 years of experience operating CDL related vehicles
What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED
Please select the "Class" category driver's license you posses.
How many years of experience do you have operating CDL-related vehicles? Experience MUST also be clearly stated on the Work History / Employment section of your application.
Clearly describe your experience operating CDL-related vehicles.If you have no experience, please type "NA" or Not Applicable. Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.
I understand that all Required Competencies, Work history and Credentials and Education must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application, "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
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Salary : $42,072 - $55,358
