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Equipment Operator II

Salary

$22.46 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01725

Department

Public Works

Division

Utility Cut

Opening Date

10/03/2025

Closing Date

10/17/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Summary

About our opportunity:

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator II within the Public Works Department - Streets Division Utility Crew. The ideal candidate will have experience operating a variety of heavy motorized equipment involved in the construction and maintenance of City streets. This equipment includes tractors, skid steers, trackhoe/excavators, loaders, dump trucks, trench rollers, tamps, or similar. They will perform skilled work in the operation of a variety of heavy motorized equipment.

The schedule for this position is a four day work week. One crew will work Monday - Thursday and the other crew will work Tuesday - Friday. This position also requires that the candidate be able to respond to the jobsite within 30 minutes when on call.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude

them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties

may be required and assigned.

Operates various equipment and vehicles to complete tasks related to the maintenance, repair and construction of

City roadways, rights-of-way, sidewalks, storm drainage systems, and other infrastructure projects: drives vehicle

over public roads, work sites, rights-of-way, parks, public works facilities, and other City property; maneuvers in and

around traffic, parked cars, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines;

and monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the

equipment, and the public.

Drives roll-off container truck and dump truck to haul materials to and from work sites: maneuvers and positions

vehicle to allow for proper alignment of containers to be placed or retrieved; connects container to truck and

operates winch, checking for proper load distribution and support for the vehicle; secures all doors, gates, and

fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport; and dumps material at appropriate location.

Operates bobcat, backhoe-mounted loader, and loaders of similar size to load and/or move gravel, dirt, sand, and

other materials for smaller projects and loads: and utilizes bobcat to clear land or debris.

Operates backhoe to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance, repair,

and construction projects: controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging

scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.

Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights-of-way, other City property along steep

slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing equipment; scouts path for and removes

rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public; determines

proper settings and adjusts boom for proper angle, height, and trajectory; and maneuvers and monitors boom

mower for optimal operation.

Drives knuckle-boom truck to collect trash, limbs, and other debris from work sites and other City property:

positions vehicle alongside targeted debris; operates truck- or trailer-mounted knuckle-boom arm to pick up debris

and load it into the truck; secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load during transport;

transports load to the landfill; and dumps material at appropriate location.

Fuels and performs routine maintenance of equipment in the field: drives fuel truck requiring hazardous materials

endorsement to work sites to fuel equipment; greases equipment; changes and repairs tires as necessary; changes

blades, belts, and chains; and checks fluids and performs other minor repairs as appropriate.

Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light

maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds,

and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.

Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and

unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power

equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves

supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports,

loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, debris, and

deceased animals from roadways and other City property.

Performs other duties in support of City operations: operates equipment and trucks included at the lower level in

this job family; provides coverage during special events and activities; responds to emergency and disaster

situations; provides assistance to other employees or departments; and performs other related duties as required.

Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work

environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks

and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places

markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and

reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.

Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate

work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated

timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains

as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, time sheets, vehicle inspection logs, and other

documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and

maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Other things to know:

+ Work Schedule: 4 days per week, 10-hour days. Mondays - Thursdays. This position is eligible for overtime in accordance with City policy.

+ This is a benefits eligible position. Please check out the Benefits tab to learn more about the benefits package offered by the City.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a

related field; supplemented by one year of experience in heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent

combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for

this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial

Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s). Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone

Safety certification.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential

functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary

to function effectively in the position.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a

prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to

these computational operations.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within

well-established policies, procedures, and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver, and/or control

the actions of equipment, machinery, tools and/or materials requiring complex and/or rapid adjustments.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. May

include counting, recording of counts, and basic measuring.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic

form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of

action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving

evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.

ADA Compliance:

Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on

climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and

crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50

pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,

sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.

Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental

conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water

hazards, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards,

bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.

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.

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com .

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 by its diversity.

The City’s policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person’s age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

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.

To view our comprehensive benefits package, click here (https://www.ashevillenc.gov/department/human-resources/compensation-and-benefits/) .

01

Select your highest level of education:

+ High School/GED

+ Associates Degree

+ Bachelors Degree

+ Masters Degree

+ Doctorate

02

How many years of relevant experience do you have in construction work, specifically with concrete?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5 - 10 years

+ 10 or more years

03

Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ I do not have a current driving license of any kind.

+ I do possess a current valid driver's license (Standard License)

+ I do possess a current valid Class B CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do possess a current valid Class A CDL driver's license with endorsements

+ I do not have a current CDL license, but I can attain one in the next 6 months.

Required Question

Employer

City of Asheville

Address

City of Asheville PO Box 7148 Asheville, North Carolina, 28802

Phone

828-259-5690 - Apply Online! - EOE

Website

http://www.ashevillenc.gov/jobs