Heavy Equipment Operator (Concrete/Asphalt) 4126 presso City of Greensboro, NC

About the Department

Heavy Equipment, Major Impact—Be Part of Our Infrastructure Team!

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $42,072 - $55,358  Full Salary Range: $42,072 - $75,287 Annually, depending on qualifications.

Benefits:

You can learn more about the benefits that the City of Greensboro offers by visiting City of Greensboro Benefits.

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday or Tuesday through Friday 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Schedule may change during holiday weeks or for emergency services, requiring a flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, or holidays. This position is also subject to after-hours on-call responsibilities.

The City of Greensboro is seeking a dedicated Heavy Equipment Operator (Concrete/Asphalt) to join our Transportation Department. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the City's streets and infrastructure by ensuring safety and efficiency in street maintenance and repair operations. If you have experience operating heavy equipment and working in roadway construction environments, we encourage you to apply!

• Be part of a team that contributes directly to the safety and functionality of Greensboro’s infrastructure.
• Work with modern equipment and gain hands-on experience in street maintenance and repair.
• Enjoy a structured work schedule with competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator (Concrete/Asphalt), you will be responsible for operating heavy equipment in support of street maintenance and repair activities. The primary focus of this role is to operate a backhoe safely and effectively, but responsibilities will also include working with other heavy machinery such as skid steers, mini excavators, and motor graders. Additional duties may include:

• Driving dump trucks and participating in street maintenance activities.
• Operating equipment for the City's snow removal program.
• Performing labor tasks such as concrete forming and finishing, as well as asphalt-related work.
• Working in and around traffic and heavy equipment, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.

This position requires physical stamina, including standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, climbing, walking on uneven surfaces, shoveling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.  Must be able to able to acquire a Class A Commercial Driver’s Permit within 30 days and a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement within 120 days of employment.  Must also have reliable means of contact (home or cellular telephone).

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED with 1 year of experience operating heavy equipment, such as backhoes, skid steers, mini excavators, and motor graders.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Experience in concrete and/or asphalt work.
• Experience reading blueprints or cut sheets.
• Experience interpreting grade stakes and digging on grade.
• Possession of a Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License with a tanker endorsement.

If you are a hardworking, detail-oriented professional who takes pride in contributing to the City’s infrastructure, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.  Join us in making Greensboro a better place to live and work!