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Equipment Operator III - Secondary Climber

Salary

$23.59 Hourly

Location

Asheville, NC

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2025-01773

Department

Public Works

Division

Streets & Sidewalks

Opening Date

12/18/2025

Closing Date

1/1/2026 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 III in the Streets & Sidewalks Division of the Public Works Department. This position is on one of our Tree crews, and we are seeking an individual with experience in tree climbing and/or aerial lift truck operation. The individual in this position will perform all Groundworker duties while learning and acquiring skills in climbing or operating an aerial lift truck. An Equipment Operator III in this role of Secondary Climber operates multiple types of heavy motorized equipment to remove and haul tree debris and other items to and from City facilities, and assists with various projects within the Division. The Equipment Operator III on this crew will be responsible for the routine preventive maintenance of equipment and this position may train less-experienced Equipment Operators or Groundworkers. They will also have the opportunity to learn advanced climbing techniques from the Lead/Primary Climber.

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.

Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials,

grading, loading, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and

maintenance of City roads, grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure; equipment is

primarily driven and operated on-site, but does require some driving over public roads; maneuvers in and around

traffic, crew workers, 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.

Operates excavator, track hoe, and backhoe to perform skilled digging and trenching for maintenance, upkeep, and

construction for assigned department, where exacting tolerances and specifications are required; 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 a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and weight capacities to load materials into trucks or

move them over short distances; positions equipment and controls height, angle, and position of scoop for

optimum delivery of payload; and controls amount, and weight of materials being lifted to avoid exceeding

equipment capacity.

Operates motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for large construction and

maintenance projects such as roads, landscaping, embankments, and other projects requiring exacting

specifications related to slope, angle, and pitch; determines appropriate settings and adjusts blades for height,

angle, and pitch to achieve desired outcome; and maneuvers equipment and operates mechanisms to skillfully set

gradient, smooth surfaces, and spread materials.

Operates bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move earth, gravel, sand, and other materials for large construction

and maintenance projects; and operates mechanisms to establish rough grades or to smooth and compact surfaces

in preparation for pavement, construction, or other work.

Drives large tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport and move construction equipment to and from job sites;

positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or unloading of equipment and materials; and

secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load.

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.

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 two years 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 obtain and maintain Class A CDL within 90 days

of hire. 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 and control the actions of

equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.

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; the

ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret

graphs.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions

furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or

modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.

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 regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work,

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

that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50

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 with heavy motorized equipment or tree work?

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1 - 3 years

+ 3 - 5 years

+ 5 - 10 years

+ 10 or more years

03

Do you have at least 1 year or experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you have experience operating heavy motorized equipment including but not limited to knuckleboom loaders, back hoes, and skid steer loaders? (preferred)

+ Yes

+ No

05

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