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Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Greensboro
City of Greensboro Salary
Greensboro, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/10/2025


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:
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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)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.

Salary : $42,072 - $75,287

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