Equipment Operator Foreman - Water Distribution Trainer

Equipment Operator Foreman - Water Distribution Trainer

Raleigh Water - Water Distribution division is looking for a CDL / Equipment / Process trainer to join our team as the Equipment Operator Foreman - Water Distribution Trainer. This position functions as the primary Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and equipment trainer within the Water Distribution division. This position will provide training aspect for new and existing employees to obtain these licenses. In addition, this position will oversee and assist in training new and existing staff on the proper operation of various types of construction machinery. This position will lead / participate with safety meetings and on the job safety.

The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Equipment Operator Foreman :

• Qualifying Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide additional 12.5% to base pay
• Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications
• Employer paid insurance

About Us : Raleigh Water, the Public Utilities Department of the City of Raleigh, serves over 200,000 metered customers and a community of around 630,000 residents across Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Our mission is to ensure access to safe, sustainable water while safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall vitality of our communities. We strive to lead with innovation and integrity, fostering a resilient future for the regions we serve.

Work Hours : Primary workdays and hours are Monday to Friday from 6 : 30 am to 3 : 00 pm. This position may require rotating after-hours on-call responsibilities. When on call, you'll receive standby pay for 8 hours at your regular hourly rate. If you're called out to work during your on-call shift, you'll be compensated at the overtime rate as per our company policy. We understand that flexibility is key! Our on-call schedules as well as after-hours work requirements can vary based on seasonal needs and operational requirements. Therefore, the ability to work a flexible schedule is essential for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience : High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years' experience in light to medium construction equipment operation, or related work, such as :

OR Any equivalent combination of training and / or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and Certifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

ADA and Other Requirements : Work Environment and Physical Effort : Very Heavy : Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, and in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic), confined space, warehouse environment, or shop environment. Work Exposures : There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate and with communicable diseases.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.