Asphalt Utility Cut Repair - EOIII-Lead - City of Asheville, NC

About our opportunity: 
The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator III, Lead within the Public Works Department, Streets Division - Utility Cut. This position leads a crew involved in driving and operating vehicles and other equipment with specialized functions that involve the operation of complex mechanisms to complete tasks for various maintenance, repair, and/or construction projects in an assigned department, in addition to driving and maneuvering the vehicle. This position utilizes equipment that have mechanisms that are complex to operate, require the highest degree of skill, dexterity, and finesse to perform work to exacting tolerances, as well as equipment included in lower levels in this job family, and provide lead guidance, direction, and training to assigned staff.

What you'll be doing:

• Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities.
• 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.
• 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.
• Operates a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and weight capacities to load materials into trucks or move them over short distances.
• Drives large tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport and move construction equipment to and from job sites.
• Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day.
• 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.
• Performs other duties in support of City operations: operates equipment and trucks included at the lower level in this job family.
• Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals.
• 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.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits:

• Salary

• 13 paid holidays, 12 paid sick days, and 10 paid vacation days

• Full access to the City of Asheville's benefit suite including Medical, Dental, and Life insurance options

• Enrollment in the North Carolina State Pension Plan and NC State 401K with company matching funds.

About you:

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field; supplemented by three years of experience in heavy equipment operation in area of assignment; 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 A and Class B Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s). Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know: 

Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM (40 hours per week). 
This position is being reposted to expand the pool of candidates. Previous applicants need not reapply. 

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 in diversity.

The City of Asheville values and respects a diverse community, workforce and ideas, and is committed to promoting an equitable, fair, and just employment environment. Our organization seeks to create and provide access and opportunities to employees, residents and visitors to fulfill their potential through inclusive engagement practices, relationship building and an authentic sense of belonging.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status. The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.