Equipment Operator II presso City of Asheville, NC

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

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. 

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Other Qualifications

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.

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