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City of Greensboro, NC

City of Greensboro, NC is hiring: Heavy Equipment Operator in Greensboro

City of Greensboro, NC, Greensboro, NC, United States, 27497


Salary: $37,807.00 - $67,655.00 Annually

Location : Greensboro, NC

Job Type: Active Full-Time

Job Number: 04646

Department: Water Resources

Opening Date: 12/16/2024

Closing Date: 1/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Join the City of Greensboro; Heavy Equipment Operator

As a Heavy Equipment Operator with the City of Greensboro, you'll play a key role in the construction and maintenance of our Water and Sewer systems. You'll safely and effectively operate a variety of equipment, including backhoes, skid steer loaders, track loaders, large excavators, and dump trucks. Your expertise will ensure that our community has reliable access to these vital services. We invite you to explore this exciting opportunity!

Compensation and Benefits:

Hiring Salary Range: $48,438. - $55,358. Full Salary Range: $40,453 - $72,390. Annually

Benefits:
We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.
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Work Schedule:

Monday -Thursday, 4 days per week (10 hours per day)
6:15am-4:45pm

Why You'll Love Working For Us?
  • Be part of a supportive team that values your safety, skills, and contributions.
  • Enjoy a role where no two days are the same, offering new challenges and opportunities to grow.
  • Take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the well-being and quality of Greensboro residents.
What You'll Do:
  • Safely operate a backhoe/loader in daily water and sewer construction and maintenance.
  • Utilize your skills with additional equipment like skid steer loaders, track loaders, and large excavators as needed.
  • Adhere to OSHA trenching and shoring requirements, the "locate" color code system, and work zone safety protocols.
  • Work in all weather conditions and be prepared for physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure our services are always available when needed.
Ready to take the next step in your career?
Apply today and be part of something bigger with the City of Greensboro!

** This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)**
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:
  • High School Diploma/ GED
    • "OR" an equivalency of 5 years of "directly related" heavy equipment operator experience
  • 1+ years of heavy equipment experience
  • Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License
  • Experience Operating 2 and 4-lever backhoes ( *Must indicate backhoe types on application)
  • Forklift License ('OR" the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date)
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Welding Experience or Welding Certification


Requirements

01

Do you have a class A or B Commercial Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No


02

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.
  • Not Applicable
  • High School Diploma / GED
  • Some College
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree
  • Masters Degree


03

Can you operate a forklift?
  • No
  • Yes


04

Do you have a Valid Driver's License?
  • Yes
  • No


05

How many years of experience to you have operating a backhoe with 2 and/or 4 levers?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • 1-4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience


06

"Clearly" describe your experience operating a backhoe with 2 and/or 4 levers.** If "No experience" please type Not Applicable or N/A in the designated area.****Incomplete answers will not be processed, experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application

07

How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment
  • None
  • 1-2 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 5 or more years of experience


08

Clearly describe your experience as a heavy equipment operator such as backhoes, front-end loaders, excavators, and dozers. If you have no experience please type "Not Applicable" or "N/A"

09

Do you have a welding Certificate?
  • No
  • Yes


10

Do you have previous/current professional welding experience?
  • No
  • Yes


11

"Clearly" describe your professional welding experience. ** If no experience, place N/A in designated area **

Required Question