About the Role
The Street Maintenance Equipment Operator Senior operates heavy duty backhoe/front end loader and heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of items within the City of Charlotte.
Responsibilities
- Operates heavy equipment that could include: gradall, front-end loader, backhoe, tandem dump truck, track-hoe, paving machine, etc.
- Hauls material to and from job sites; participating in loading and unloading of materials.
- Performs manual labor tasks; i.e. digging trenches, etc.
- Assumes leadership role and completes paperwork in the absence of the crew chief; assists crew supervisor in supervising the crews on the jobsite.
- Locates underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning construction work.
- Assists the crew chief in establishing grades, setting batter boards, forming and placing concrete, backfilling, etc.
- Performs routine inspections of equipment for mechanical readiness and safety.
- Complies with work and safety rules, OSHA regulations, and work hazard rules/regulations.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Participates in large-scale field operations for street grading, construction, and repair.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
Requirements
- At least one-year of experience in the independent operation of complex construction equipment such as backhoes, track-hoes, front-end loaders, paving machines, excavators, and tandems.
- Valid Class A commercial driver’s license with ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit.
- Must have actively held and utilized Class A CDL license for a minimum of 6 months.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a CDL tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
- Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination.
- Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).
- The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
- Qualified external candidates with an existing Valid Class A commercial driver’s license will receive a one-time $1000 sign-on bonus.
Skills
- Safety
- Transportation
- Customer and Personal Service
- Construction
- Operation and Control
- Operation Monitoring
- Monitoring
- Coordination
- Equipment Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Critical Thinking
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Speaking
- Active Listening
- Time Management
- Control Precision
- Depth Perception
- Near and Far Vision
- Manual Dexterity
- Rate Control
- Reaction Time
- Oral Comprehension
- Written Comprehension
- Ability to successfully complete a skills assessment as a part of the interview process.
Location
- Charlotte, NC
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Salary/Compensations
- $25.00 - $34.64 Commensurate with Experience
- $26.27 - $27.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Drug and alcohol-free workplace
About the Company
- Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike.
- Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive.
- The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
- Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce, Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development, Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services, Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems, Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions.
- Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
Equal Opportunity
- The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
