What are the responsibilities and job description for the Downtown Beautification - Equipment Operator II position at The City of Asheville?
Summary
What you'll be doing:
- Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair and construction of City roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects: drives vehicle over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property.
- Drives roll-off container truck and dump truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved.
- Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and other materials for smaller projects and loads: and utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris.
- Operates backhoe to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance, repair, and construction projects.
- Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights-of-way, other City property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing equipment.
- Drives knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs, and other debris from work sites and other City property.
- Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field.
- Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day.
- Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials.
Benefits:
13 paid holidays, plus you will earn paid sick and vacation hours- Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options
- Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds
About you:
We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:
- High school diploma or GED preferred, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field; supplemented by one year of experience in heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
- Must obtain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s) within 90 days of hire.
- Must obtain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification within 90 days of hire.
Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.
Other things to know:
Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday 7am to 5:30pm (40 hours/week). Occasional storm event overtime, i.e. snow, city functions.
About us:
The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched in diversity.
The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.
Knowledge:
- Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.
- Ability to read and understand basic workplace data, such as simple forms, tables, graphs, schedules, etc.
- Ability to conduct research of existing, internal policies and procedures
- Ability to think creatively in all areas for the purpose of increasing efficiency and effectiveness.
- Ability to communicate effectively in spoken and written form.
- Ability to analyze situations to pinpoint problems and assist with solving problems or identifying sources of obstacles.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships as required by work assignments.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to analyze and interpret policy and procedural guidelines and to apply this understanding to tasks.
- Ability to bring resources together to resolve a problem or provide a solution.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
