Transportation Heavy Equipment Operator - Landscaping

Heavy Equipment Operator

The City of Raleigh is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our Transportation department!

If you are our candidate for this job, you will have experience in construction methods and materials, basic construction safety, and be capable of leading by example and earning the respect of your coworkers. As you learn and develop in this role, you will be responsible for operating a range of haul vehicles, including flat bed and dump trucks. Your expertise will eventually extend to special function equipment, such as walk-behind leaf collection trucks, and snow and ice removal equipment. You will lead by example and utilize manual and power tools to execute tasks such as properly maintaining grounds including trees and shrubs by mowing, vacuuming, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, etc. including medians along major thoroughfares and I-440; operating a dump truck with snow removal equipment during inclement weather; performing regular service and maintenance on all grounds equipment; completing and maintaining required records and reports; recording daily work activities in Cityworks; and contributing to general street maintenance activities. You will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and inclement weather.

Additionally, you will need to be ambitious and proactive by undertaking other assigned duties and required and seek opportunities to improve yourself and those around you. Your skills and commitment will play a crucial role in fulfilling these responsibilities and contributing to the overall success of our team

Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curbs and gutter, asphalt, and storm drains. As a member of our 218 person staff, you will contribute to maintenance of 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks; the upkeep of over 33,000 curb ramps; and the protection of 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets.

The Transportation Landscape Maintenance Unit is responsible for maintaining medians and rights-of-way throughout the City by trimming trees, bushes, and grass, and by planting various trees and plants each season.