What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator Foreman - Water Distribution Trainer position at City of Raleigh?
Salary
$58,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually
Location
Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2025-00837
Department
PU Water Distribution
Opening Date
09/29/2025
Closing Date
10/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Hiring Range
$58,000.00 - $72,500.00
Job Description
Raleigh Water - Water Distribution division is looking for a CDL/Equipment/Process trainer to join our team as the Equipment Operator Foreman - Water Distribution Trainer. This position functions as the primary Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and equipment trainer within the Water Distribution division. This position will provide training aspect for new and existing employees to obtain these licenses. In addition, this position will oversee and assist in training new and existing staff on the proper operation of various types of construction machinery. This position will lead/participate with safety meetings and on the job safety.
The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Equipment Operator Foreman:
- Qualifying Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay
- Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications
- Employer paid insurance
About Us:
Raleigh Water, the Public Utilities Department of the City of Raleigh, serves over 200,000 metered customers and a community of around 630,000 residents across Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Our mission is to ensure access to safe, sustainable water while safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall vitality of our communities. We strive to lead with innovation and integrity, fostering a resilient future for the regions we serve.
Work Hours:
Primary workdays and hours are Monday to Friday from 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position may require rotating after-hours on-call responsibilities. When on call, you'll receive standby pay for 8 hours at your regular hourly rate. If you're called out to work during your on-call shift, you'll be compensated at the overtime rate as per our company policy. We understand that flexibility is key! Our on-call schedules as well as after-hours work requirements can vary based on seasonal needs and operational requirements. Therefore, the ability to work a flexible schedule is essential for this role.
Duties and Responsibilities
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
- Identifies and reports performance gaps and potential areas for efficiency improvements and/or training and development needs
- Prepares reports, charts, spreadsheets, operating procedures and/or presentations
- Assesses, develops, and implements training plans for drivers that include new-hire field training programs, classroom instructions, and performance-based training
- Manages all aspects related to driver training including training documentation, supports the “train the trainer” program for drivers, and serves as a departmental liaison for city driving permits
- Uses data and field observations to make recommendations for departmental policy and procedures intended to enhance the overall safety and compliance culture. Develops, implements, and manages departmental operating procedures around the safe operation of equipment
- Provides project support to management, supervisory, planning, and training staff.
- Updates and maintains employee training records within existing electronic databases (Intelex). Enters, updates, and maintains information in various databases regarding work assigned
- Researches and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries and communicates the resolution of any discrepancies to appropriate people. Researches training needs and coordinate required resources to facilitate such training for staff
- Assists with and supports the Divisional Health and Safety Specialist by conducting monthly safety training, participating in safety committee meetings, and engaging with staff and supervisors during the morning safety briefings. This position may develop safety briefings or training based on field observations, staff questions or concerns, or as a result of audit findings
Typical Qualifications
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in light to medium construction equipment operation, or related work, such as:- Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
- Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
- Mechanic: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
- Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
- Moving Company: labor, truck driver
- General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
- Tech School Student: mechanical
- Firefighter: full or part-time
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licensing and Certifications:
- Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
- Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Preferred Qualifications:
- Valid North Carolina Drinking Water Operator Certification – Distribution B, or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire
- OSHA 30
- CDL Trainer Certification
Additional Information
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Operating assigned tools and equipment, including operating and driving heavy equipment such as a dump truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, flatbed truck or water truck
- Hauling materials, supplies, equipment, and soil
- Inspecting assigned equipment for mechanical readiness
- Performing minor preventative maintenance on equipment
- Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work
- Basic mathematical concepts and calculations
- Basic filing and record-keeping principles
- Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices.
- Uses and properties of supplies and equipment, including specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment.
- Customer service principles.
- Modern office technology
- Following directions and meeting standards.
- Providing attention to detail, proofreading, and error correction in assignments
- Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
- Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
- Comprehending reference books and manuals
- Using office technologies including Microsoft Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and a Learning Management System
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, and in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic), confined space, warehouse environment, or shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises (85 decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and with communicable diseases.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Employer
City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address
222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website
https://raleighnc.gov
Salary : $58,000 - $87,000
