What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II - Utilities position at Town of Southern Pines?
Equipment Operator II - Utilities
Annual Salary Range: $38,897 - $58,345
This position is considered essential personnel. Must be able to operate a wide range of equipment requiring moderate to high skill and perform a variety of other duties as assigned including supervision of work crews. Employees may work independently, as part of a crew, or as a crew leader, with general direction from Supervisor or Superintendent. A significant portion of the duties of an Equipment Operator II require a high level of skill in operation of complex heavy construction equipment. Must posses a Class A CDL with an excellent driving record along with tanker endorsement. NC Certifications in C-Distribution and Collections IV preferred.
Please note that the minimum pay range shown is just that - a minimum. We look at every candidate individually and will make sure that your starting pay offer will be based on the experience, knowledge, skills and abilities YOU bring to the table.
We like to take a "total compensation" philosophy toward employment with the Town. So please carefully factor in ALL the pay, benefits, work environment, growth opportunities, team atmosphere, economic stability, etc. together as you consider a rewarding future with the Town of Southern Pines.
Town Benefits Offered: Employee Benefits Summary
Job Description:
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS
- Employees in this class operate a wide range of equipment in tasks requiring moderate to high skill and perform a variety of other duties as assigned including supervision of work crews.
- Employees may work independently, as part of a crew, or as a crew leader.
A significant portion of the duties of an Equipment Operator II require a high level of skill in operation of complex heavy construction equipment.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK
- Operates the motor grader to grade dirt roads, grade and repair road shoulders and cut ditches.
- Operates backhoes to dig ditches; maintains grade by eye and works with precision to avoid gas, electric cable, phone and other lines.
- Operates front end loader to load dirt, backfill ditches, and clear work sites.
- Operates a variety of other equipment including street sweeper, combination sewer cleaner, sewer rodder, tractors, dump and pickup trucks, asphalt roller, and tamp.
- Assists other divisions in tasks requiring skilled equipment operation.
- Assists in general functions of streets and water/sewer divisions.
- Performs periodic and preventive maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
- Serves as crew leader in absence of Superintendent or Labor Supervisor.
- Trains Equipment Operator I in the operation of heavy equipment.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Thorough knowledge of the operation, maintenance, capabilities and limitations of a wide range of heavy equipment.
- Thorough knowledge of safe operating procedures for equipment used in performing assigned tasks.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and town ordinances relevant to operating heavy equipment and work zone safety.
- Ability to supervise subordinates.
- Ability to interpret superintendents instructions, grade stakes and perform work accordingly.
- Ability to understand and follow oral/written instructions.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with superintendent and other employees.
Ability to perform skilled and semi-skilled manual labor.
DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Two or more years experience in which principal duties were operation of heavy equipment. Supervisory experience highly desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a valid Class A North Carolina commercial driver's license with an excellent driving record.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $38,897 - $58,345
