NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Senior Heavy Equipment Operator - Utility System
200 N. Center Street Goldsboro
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$47K/yr - $75K/yr
10+ years expNEOGOV is the employer for the City of Goldsboro, which is seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator for their Public Utilities Department. The role involves performing skilled work in the repair, maintenance, and replacement of the city's water distribution and sewer collection systems, operating various heavy equipment, and leading a work crew in these tasks.
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Responsibilities
Serves as crew leader in the absence of the distribution or collection operations manager
Oversees work of assigned work crew; observes work in progress and instructs crew members as needed; provides input to the operations manager regarding crew’s performance
Operates various types of heavy equipment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, excavators, Jet-Vacs, tractors, etc. during the performance of daily responsibilities
Ensures machinery and equipment are properly maintained; completes daily checks and preventative maintenance requirements, and schedules maintenance and repairs accordingly to ensure equipment remains in good working order
Trains other employees in proper operation of equipment to assist in skill development
Uses GIS mapping technology to locate distribution and collection mains, service lines and laterals
Oversees loading and transporting of equipment and materials in preparation for work
Uses various pneumatic, gas or electric power tools, including compressors, jack-hammers, tapping machines, boring machines, tamps, concrete saws, drills, etc. to perform daily responsibilities
Uses various hand tools to perform daily tasks, including shovels, rakes, hoes, etc
Performs water distribution and sewer collection infrastructure maintenance, repair and replacement, including clearing, repairing and installing pipe; installing taps; exercising and replacing valves and hydrants; clearing outfalls; repairing and replacing meters; building and/or raising manholes, etc
Performs various landscaping duties to enhance jobsites, including leveling soil, seeding grass, spreading straw, etc
Ensures all safety procedures and protocols are in place and used effectively at all jobsites and work zones, including placement of safety signs, cones, flaggers, etc
Locates and marks City water and sewer lines for various construction projects
Serves as lead worker on service calls and small repair projects when operations manager is not on site
Works various shifts to operate equipment in support of natural disasters or major weather events
Prepares daily logs and other reports to track performance and completed tasks; uses computer and related software to input data
Assists other departments and agencies as needed
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent
Ten (10) years of experience in utility maintenance and construction work
Possession of a valid North Carolina Class “A” Commercial Driver's License or ability to acquire within one (1) year of hire date
Collections System Operator I certification and/or Distribution System Operator Level C certificate
Preferred
Supervisor and/or crew leader experience
Benefits
Vacation Leave
Holidays
Sick Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Medical and Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Wellness Assistance Benefit
Flexible Spending Account
Social Security
Tuition Reimbursement
Promotion Opportunities
Retirement
457 & 401K Supplemental Retirement Plan
Worker's Compensation
Compensation, Performance Appraisals and Merit Process
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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