What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator (Street) position at City of Hickory, NC?

Description

For doers and makers seeking a well-rounded community, Hickory is a bridge between Asheville and Charlotte at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains along Interstate 40, where a collective spirit of craftsmanship strengthens any endeavor with detail, artistry and quality.

Hickory, North Carolina, is a three-time All-America City on the Catawba River, approximately one hour east of Asheville and one hour north of Charlotte. More than 45,000 residents call Hickory their home, the hub of a 365,000-metropolitan area. Hickory has outstanding school systems, recreation facilities, libraries, golf courses, theaters, art museums, and gorgeous parks. Beautiful Lake Hickory is over 4,000 acres and has many public access areas. Please check out www.myHKY.com for a virtual, interactive tour of the area, and www.hickorywellcrafted.com for a web portal all about Hickory and Life. Well Crafted.

Qualified applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetics, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability. U.S. Law requires all applicants to furnish proof of identity and right to work in the U.S.

All offers of employment are contingent on the successful completion of a post-offer functional prework screen and a drug screen. This examination process is designed to determine if applicants are able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the job without physical harm to themselves, or others. All applicants are subject to a background check.

Minimum age of 18.

Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Must possess a CDL driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment and performing manual labor associated with department projects.

Applicants must possess ability to operate heavy equipment such as track loader, motor grader, track hoe, backhoe, tandem, rubber tire loader, etc.

Please note this position is required to work an on-call rotation and will be required to work during inclement weather.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Major Duties

Operates a variety of heavy equipment or large vehicles with specialized functions, which may include a motor grader, bulldozer, bucket truck, or front-end loader.

Hauls, transports, loads, and unloads various equipment and materials.

Performs various tasks associated with street maintenance, repair, and construction.

Performs general and preventive maintenance tasks necessary to keep vehicles, equipment, and tools in operable condition.

Operates snowplows to remove snow from city streets; operates salt truck, operates brine truck.

Operates heavy equipment such as track loader, motor grader, track hoe, backhoe, tandem, rubber tire loader, etc.

Assists in directing traffic in work zones.

Assists other departments with projects as assigned.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

After-hours work is required as necessary during emergencies, inclement weather and other times as necessary.

Knowledge and Qualifications

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.

Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

The preferred applicant will possess a CDL Class "A" driver’s license.

Knowledge of city policies and procedures pertaining to street construction, maintenance, and improvement.

Knowledge of achieving grade, drainage, and proper compaction.

Skill in operating equipment such as a motor grader, excavator, bulldozer, dump truck, street sweeper, and backhoe.

Skill in operating various hand and power tools.

Skill in oral and written communication.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants must meet the City criteria for an acceptable driving record.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee in this position to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently/repeatedly required to stand; walk; use hands and exert forces needed to handle various types and sizes of tools, equipment and objects; reach with hands and arms and perform elevated work for periods of time; climb ladders and balance; climb into vehicles and equipment; stoop; kneel; half-kneel; squat; crouch; or crawl; and talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift, push, pull and/or move more than 100 pounds. An employee in this position will have successfully passed a "Functional Prework Screen" administered by a professional and impartial third party specialist.

SAFETY SENSITIVE: This position has been identified as safety-sensitive. The employee in this position will be part of a random drug testing pool. The methodology for choosing the random test subjects is handled by an outside, impartial, third party vendor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work is performed outdoors, where the employee is exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and occasional inclement weather. The work may require the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, or gloves.

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What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Operator (Street) position at City of Hickory, NC?

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Knowledge and Qualifications

Supplemental Information

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