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Transportation Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater System Maintenance

City of Raleigh
Raleigh, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 11/9/2025 CLOSED ON 1/9/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Heavy Equipment Operator - Stormwater System Maintenance position at City of Raleigh?

Salary
$49,900.00 - $74,900.00 Annually
Location
Transportation Central Operations 2550 Operations Way Raleigh, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2025-00957
Department
Stormwater St Maint-Tran Svcs
Opening Date
11/07/2025
Closing Date
11/21/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours
Monday Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
Hiring Range
$49,900.00 - $62,400.00

Job Description



We are seeking a skilled and safety-focused Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Stormwater System Maintenance team. In this role, you’ll operate a variety of heavy equipment to maintain, repair, and improve stormwater infrastructure including catch basins and storm drains, assist with pipe repair and maintenance, operate dump trucks with snow removal equipment during inclement weather, and perform general street maintenance activities. This position may involve working in confined spaces, including underground drainage structures. As you learn and develop in this role, you will be responsible for operating a range of haul vehicles, including flat bed and dump trucks, hydraulic cranes, as well as wide variety of construction equipment. Additionally, you will be ambitious and proactive by undertaking other assigned duties as required and seeking opportunities to improve yourself and those around you.


About You:


If you are our candidate for this job, you will have experience in construction methods and materials, basic construction safety, and be capable of leading by example and earning the respect of your coworkers. Your knowledge and commitment will play a crucial role in fulfilling these responsibilities and contributing to the overall success of our team. Your skills and expertise will contribute to our shared mission.

About Us:


Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, medians, and storm drains.

As a member of our 218 person staff, you will contribute to maintenance of 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks; the upkeep of over 33,000 curb ramps; and the protection of 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets.

The Transportation Stormwater Maintenance Unit is responsible for performing daily inspections, repair, and maintenance of the City’s stormwater assets. Stormwater assets are defined as pipes, drains, and structures of all sizes that make up the City’s stormwater system.

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.


  • Operates various types of heavy equipment
  • Performs unskilled or semi-skilled general maintenance such as cleaning storm drains and catch basins
  • Selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks
  • Performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
  • Performs storm drain and catch basin cleaning and repairs
  • Performs concrete and masonry maintenance and repairs
  • Performs pipe maintenance and repairs
  • Operates automated or walk behind leaf machine for leaf collection
  • Inspects and maintains tools and equipment by changing out worn or damaged parts, monitoring safe operational use, and/or cleaning equipment
  • Inspects facilities and structures; identifies and documents required repairs
  • Will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during emergencies and inclement weather

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

  • High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work
  • Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or 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

Additional Information

Knowledge of:
Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations

Skill in:
Customer service
Attention to detail to perform tasks accurately
Work order system entry

Ability to:
Navigate roads and maps
Work effectively as part of a team and coordinate tasks with coworkers
Recognize potential hazards, and maintain high standards of quality and safety.

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, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in confined spaces, 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. Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, communicable diseases, and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.

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 : $49,900 - $74,900

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