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Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

Salary : $42,072.00 - $75,287.00 Annually

Location : Kitchen Ops Center 2602 S. Elm-Eugene St Greensboro, NC

Job Type : Active Full-Time

Job Number : 04748

Department : Water Resources

Opening Date : 01 / 25 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 10 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Description

Join Our Team as a Heavy Equipment Operator !

Do you have a knack for operating powerful machinery, solving challenges on the go, and ensuring tasks are done with precision and safety? Become part of our team and play a vital role in keeping our City running smoothly!

As a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Water Resources Dept., you'll be a key player in the operation, maintenance, and safe use of heavy power-driven equipment. Your expertise will ensure projects are completed effectively while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Compensation :

Hiring Salary Range : $48,438. - $55,358. Full Salary Range : $42,072. - $75,287. Annually

Benefits :

You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by clicking

Work Schedule :

Monday - Thursday; 6 : 30am - 5 : 00pm "Or" Tuesday - Friday; 6 : 30am -5 : 00pm

Why You'll Love Working With Us :

At the City of Greensboro, we're more than a workplace-we're a community. Here's why you'll thrive with us :

  • Competitive Benefits : Enjoy robust health insurance, retirement savings plans, and paid leave.
  • Skill Development : Access on-the-job training to enhance your technical expertise.
  • Team-Oriented Environment : Work in a culture that prioritizes collaboration, safety, and mutual respect.
  • Purpose-Driven Work : Your contributions directly support the City's infrastructure and its residents.

What You'll Do :

  • Operate and maintain heavy equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Read and interpret maps, safety rules, operating instructions, and procedural manuals.
  • Learn and apply knowledge of route maps, construction practices, and maintenance methods.
  • Perform semi-skilled and skilled construction tasks using a variety of materials and techniques.
  • Identify and report unsafe conditions while adhering to safety protocols.
  • Adapt to frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events with a positive attitude.
  • Strive for continuous improvement by building your knowledge and skills.
  • What You'll Bring :

  • Familiarity with heavy equipment operation and maintenance.
  • Ability to interpret instructions, maps, and safety guidelines.
  • Eagerness to learn and apply new skills in construction and maintenance tasks.
  • Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
  • Flexibility to handle changing priorities and unexpected challenges with professionalism.
  • Ready to Apply?

    Are you excited about the opportunity to contribute your skills to a dynamic and impactful team? Apply now and join us in shaping Greensboro's future!

    This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

    Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Valid driver's license
  • 1 years of experience with Stormwater systems operating heavy equipment (i.e., paver, backhoes, front end loader, excavator, and / or skid steers) or directly related field.
  • Unrestricted Class A Commercial Driver's License ("Or" the ability to obtain within 120 days of hire date)
  • Miner Certification
  • Or" the ability to obtain within one year if assigned to Stormwater Division)

    Preferred Qualifications :

  • Class A Commercial Driver's License; (OR the ability to obtain a tanker endorsement within 120 days of employment.
  • What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

  • Not Applicable
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree
  • Do you have a Miner Certification?

  • Certifications and / or License information must also be reflective in the duties / work section of application.
  • Do you have a Forklift Operator's License?

  • Certifications and / or License information must also be reflective in the duties / work section of application.
  • Please select the "class" category driver's license you posses.

  • No Driver's License
  • NCID (North Carolina Identification Card)
  • Type C
  • Type A CDL
  • Type B CDL
  • Out of state Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
  • Out of state non / commercial Driver's License
  • How many years of Stormwater systems or related field of experience operating heavy equipment such as paver, backhoes, front end loader, excavator, skid steers, and / or motor graders? People and Culture will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year experience
  • 1 years experience, but less than 3 years experience
  • 3 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
  • 5 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
  • 7 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
  • 10 or more years experience
  • Briefly describe your Stormwater systems or related field of experience (company name, job duties etc.) operating heavy equipment such as paver, backhoes, skid steers, and / or motor graders. If you have no experience, please type "NA" or Not Applicable. Incomplete answers will not be processed. You must state experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.People and Culture will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

    Do you have a commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement?

    Do you have experience in any of the following areas? People and Culture will not process incomplete answers. You must also clearly state your experience in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application.

  • Trenching
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Shoring
  • No experience
  • 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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