Heavy Equipment Operator
Company: City of Kannapolis
Location: Kannapolis
Posted on: November 18, 2021
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Job Description:
PositionTitle: Heavy Equipment OperatorPosition #: 4000012 -
4000013 Department: Public Works - StormwaterHiring Range: $15.95 -
$18.35 per hourSalary Range: $15.95 - $24.73 per hourHours of Work:
40 Hours per week + Overtime (requires on-call duty)To apply,
complete a City of Kannapolis employment application, which can be
accessed at: https://www.kannapolisnc.gov/jobsGENERAL DEFINITION
AND CONDITIONS OF WORK: Performs intermediate skilled trades work
on a variety of construction, maintenance and repair projects;
operates equipment in connection with tasks; does related work as
required. Work is performed under regular supervision.This is
medium work requiring the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of
force, frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional
exertion of up to 70 pounds of force; work requires climbing,
stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking,
pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is
required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken
word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken
word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral
communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual
acuity is required for depth perception, color perception, visual
inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of
measuring devices, assembly or fabrication of parts at or within
arms length, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or
equipment, and determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work;
the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental
conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards,
atmospheric conditions, oils, and wearing a self contained
breathing apparatus.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS: Performing a
variety of tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of
public facilities such as streets, water and sewer lines, drain
ways and sidewalks. (These are intended only as illustrations of
the various types of work performed. The omission of specific
duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.) -
Operates equipment including excavators, loaders, backhoes,
skid-steer loader, roller, asphalt grinder, hydraulic wenches,
hoists and similar equipment. - Loads and hauls materials to and
from job sites; installs pipe in ditch line; installs and repairs
catch basins; cleans catch basins, manholes and sewer lines;
operates bore hog, tapping machines, chain saws, and soil tamps. -
Installs and repairs water and sewer lines and related facilities -
Prepares utility cuts for repairs; spreads asphalt to repair
potholes. - Cleans rights-of-way on public streets and property;
cuts limbs; mows grass, sprays weeds, trims shrubs and bushes.; -
Installs and maintains erosion control. - Assists with traffic
control and flagging; sets up work zones. - Performs general
landscaping and surface restoration at job sites. - Assists with
the maintenance and repair of vehicles and equipment. - Assists
with snow removal and ice control. - Performs related tasks as
required.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: General knowledge of the
safe use, operation and preventive maintenance of the equipment to
which assigned; skill in the use of equipment to which assigned;
ability to understand and follow specific oral instructions;
ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under
unfavorable weather conditions; ability to lift heavy articles;
ability to read and write; good physical condition; ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with
associations.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: High School diploma or GED
and moderate water and sewer utility maintenance, repair and
construction, asphalt repairs, and/or storm drain
experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Possession of or ability to
acquire a Class A commercial driver's license valid in the State of
North Carolina within six months of employment. Demonstrated safe
driving history. Possession of or ability to obtain Class C Water
Distribution, Wastewater Collections I certifications, Flagger,
ITRE and Pesticide certification as needed within one year of
employment as applicable for each Division. Criminal history check,
driving history check, and pre-employment drug test
required.CLOSING DATE: Open Until
FilledEQUALOPPORTUNITYEMPLOYERThis position has been determined to
be non-exempt by the Fair Labor Standards Job Type: Full-timePay:
$15.95 - $18.35 per hourBenefits:
Keywords: City of Kannapolis, Kannapolis , Heavy Equipment Operator, Other , Kannapolis, North Carolina
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