Equipment Operator II - Stockroom/Dump Truck Driver #2103-110600-01

Date Opened

Monday, March 15, 2021 12:00 PM

Close Date

Wednesday, March 31, 2021 11:59 PM

Section

Charlotte Water

Salary

$16.28 - $21.36/hour

Employment Type

Full Time

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Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Function

The primary responsibilities of this position is to haul gravel from the rock quarries and spoils to the landfills for all four Zones. Will be operating a dump truck and a front-end loader on a daily basis.

Summary

An employee in this class is responsible for loading and hauling construction materials and spoils, equipment and supplies; May operate light, medium and heavy equipment; uses hand tools and small powered equipment, operates trucks and trailers and safely loads and unloads heavy equipment, materials and supplies. This position also makes sure necessary and assigned tools and equipment are available and in good operating condition each day. Assists team members with other tasks complies with safety rules and regulations, including OSHA, to avoid accidents and keep work place safe for employees and private citizens. Work performed must meet quality/production standards.

The person in this position may also be required to work occasional overtime and various hours.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates trucks, trailers, backhoe/loader and safely loads and unloads heavy equipment, materials and supplies

• Uses hand tools and small powered equipment

• Insures necessary and assigned tools/equipment are available and in good operating condition each day

• Performs work to meet safety regulations and quality/production standards

• Must be available to work occasional overtime and flexible hours, if needed

• Must have experience operating dump truck

• Must have the ability to lift up to 90 lbs.

• Must be able to climb and walk on rough terrain and climb

• Must have good hand and eye coordination

• Must have the ability to perform work under difficult weather and environmental conditions

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understand and follow oral and written instruction

• Drive and work safely

• Perform work requiring physical strength

• Operate small, medium, and heavy equipment

• Work in a team atmosphere

• Self-starter; communicate effectively orally and in writing

• Must be able to perform work under difficult weather and environmental conditions

• Deals with and resolves conflict within a team, if needed; be courteous under pressure

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers and general public.

• Skilled in the operation of light to heavy equipment such as: backhoe/loaders, trucks, trailers, etc. properly use and care for basic hand tools and small powered equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Able to lift, push and pull up to 90 pounds.

• Ability to climb and walk on rough terrain

• Must have good hand & eye coordination.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs. Requires working, at times, in confined spaces; working overtime and on various shifts; responding to emergencies; and being on-call.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalent

• Minimum of one year experience operating a dump truck and front-end loader, heavy equipment

Licenses, Certifications or Registrations:

• Possession of a valid Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL)

• Ability to obtain a City Driving Permit

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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