Heavy Equipment Operator Job at City of Gastonia in Gastonia ID - 12819
Performs skilled trades work in the operation of motorized equipment; does related work as required. Work is performed under the moderate supervision of the Crew Chief. Supervision may be exercised over assigned staff.
Responsibilities:
- Operates dump truck, uni-patcher truck, backhoe, grade tractor, front-end loader, skid steer, asphalt maintainer, asphalt paving machine, asphalt recycler, crack pouring machine, rollers, tamps, air compressors, saws, tack distributor, street sweeper, catch basin cleaner, flusher truck, snow plow, brine applicator and sand spreader, boom mower, tractors with flail mowers, bush hogs and sickle bars, and other small and medium-sized equipment in the construction and maintenance of the City's street infrastructure, storm drainage systems, sidewalks, driveways, curb and gutter, and rights-of-way.
- Pours and finishes concrete.
- Sweeps streets, vacuums catch basins and cleans storm drain pipes.
- Performs grading for site preparation.
- Hauls and stockpiles various materials, such as stone, riprap, dirt, gravel, millings, mulch, sand and rubble.
- Assists in pouring concrete for stormwater structures.
- Performs rough carpentry work; Sets forms and installs rebar/wire mesh.
- Constructs and performs maintenance and repairs on ditches, swales and other various types of open drainage channels.
- Mows rights-of-way, trims sight distance problems, low-hanging limbs over sidewalks and streets, trims around guardrails, edges sidewalks and curbs.
- Assists in cultivating, planting, watering, mulching and spraying of flowers, plants, shrubs, trees and turf areas.
- Operates light automotive and mechanical equipment in connection with the above tasks.
- As a trainee, operates heavy equipment.
- Works around heavy construction equipment and all types of traffic.
- Repairs tools and equipment of a less complex nature and performs general maintenance on all small equipment.
- Uses small hand tools, including shovels, rakes, lutes, rakes, picks, pruning tools, floats, tools to perform edging, jointing, and stamping of concrete, etc.
- Operates edger, string trimmer, chain saw, blowers, etc.
- Performs rough carpentry work.
- Raises utility structures for resurfacing, utility cuts, patching and asphalt maintenance.
- Lays brick and block.
- When not operating equipment, performs semi-skilled work on the job-site as a laborer, uses small hand tools.
- Performs various landscaping tasks.
- Performs daily pre-trip inspections on assigned vehicles and equipment (90%)
- Snow and ice storm removal and other storm debris removal (10%)
Minimum Requirements:
Graduation from high school or equivalent and minimal experience in the operation of motorized equipment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Obtain a NC Class A Commercial driver's license with Restriction 8 and Tanker endorsement within three months of hire.
Obtain Basic Work Zone Safety and Flagger certifications within 12 months of hire.
Complete NIMS IS-700 training within 12 months of hire.
Physical Demands:
The worker is required to perform very heavy work: Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Conditions:
The worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, vibration, and hazards including exposure to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, and chemicals.
Additional Information:
Possession of a valid appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" with Restriction 8 and an acceptable driving history. Work Zone Safety and Flagger Certifications. Drug screening and criminal background check required.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The City of Gastonia is committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that is inclusive, equitable and welcoming. We value diversity and promise to honor your experiences, perspective and unique identity.
The City of Gastonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/H
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