Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Lead Heavy Equipment Operator within the Public Works Department, Stormwater Division. This position requires the operation of multiple types of heavy motorized equipment to remove and haul debris and other items to and from City facilities. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment including but not limited to: backhoes, track hoes, loaders, dump trucks, bulldozers, motor graders, compressors, etc. Work includes driving equipment and assisting with various departmental projects.

• Operates a variety of heavy motorized equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of City Stormwater infrastructure and City Streets, including but not limited too, trackhoes, backhoes, skid steers, front end loaders, dump trucks, motor graders, compactors, etc.

• Transports equipment from location to location.

• Performs rough and fine grading, trench digging, ditch digging and clean out, loading dirt and debris, installing stormwater infrastructure, using a trackhoe, skid steer, backhoe, or motor grader.

• Performs routine preventive maintenance on equipment, such as checking and filling fluid levels and greasing as necessary.

• Inspects equipment daily and reports need for repairs; assists in repair work.

• Trains less-experienced Equipment Operators in operation of various types of equipment as workload and time permit.

• Performs a variety of manual or semi-skilled labor in conjunction with stormwater construction and maintenance projects.

• Performs related work as required.

• Operates dump truck with spreader & plow during winter weather events.

• This position is considered an indirect supervisory position in that it is required to fill in for the Crew Supervisor in the supervisor's absence.

Supplemental Functions:

• Performs other similar duties as required.

About you:

• What you Bring:

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 equivalency (GED)

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience operating equipment such as a tractor, skid steer, track hoe/excavator, loader, dump truck, trench roller, tamp or similar.

• Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in construction trades, including but not limited to drainage installation, ditches, paving, roadways, sidewalks, etc. is required.

Licensing:

• Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (Class A or B with ability to obtain Class A with Tanker Endorsement within 90 days of hire).

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

- Hiring Rate: $23.29 -$24.46

- Full Salary Range: $23.29 - $34.94

- Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (40 hours per week).

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.

Knowledge:

• Advanced knowledge of procedures and practices to analyze and resolve unusual or difficult problems.

• Knowledge of the operation and minor maintenance of motorized equipment.

• Knowledge of the occupational hazards and the proper safety precautions involved in operating heavy equipment.

Skills and Abilities:

• Skill in the use of multiple types of motorized heavy equipment.

• Ability to use a variety of power and hand tools.

• Ability to make minor repairs and operating adjustments to assigned equipment.

• Ability to follow oral instructions.

• Ability to instruct less-experienced personnel in operation of heavy motorized equipment.

• Ability to work effectively under arduous or unpleasant working conditions.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

• 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 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.