Transportation Heavy Equipment Operator - Special Operations

Salary: $49,900.00 - $74,900.00 Annually

Location : Transportation Central Operations 2550 Operations Way Raleigh, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2025-00743

Department: Stormwater St Maint-Tran Svcs

Opening Date: 09/11/2025

Closing Date: 9/25/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Hiring Range: $49,900.00 - $62,400.00

Job Description

The Transportation Heavy Equipment Operator - Special Operations position operates sweepers and street flushers to clean streets and bike lanes. This position also operates automated leaf truck or dump truck with walk behind leaf machine during leaf collection, operates snow and ice removal equipment and anti-icing equipment. This position is required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during emergencies and inclement weather.

About You:

The ideal candidate for this job thrives when given responsibilities and opportunity and has big ambitions for their commitment to a successful team. The ideal candidate is proactive in undertaking other assigned duties and seeks opportunities to improve themselves and those around them. Your skills and commitment will play a crucial role in fulfilling responsibilities such as operating various types of equipment associated with the role, prepares streets for winter weather, snow and ice removal and other street maintenance related duties. The ideal candidate takes responsibility using Cityworks to create, update, and close service requests and work orders and uses Quick Capture and other programs to record data related to assigned duties.

About Us:

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.

Within the Transportation Special Operations unit, your impact becomes even more crucial. Your work will directly impact the long-term performance and resilience of our stormwater system. With 1,130 centerline miles of streets under your care, you'll be an instrumental part of a team dedicated to the sustainability and functionality of our stormwater assets and public waterways. In this role, every task contributes to the broader goal of enhancing the City's infrastructure, making it an exciting and rewarding opportunity for candidates who thrive on meaningful contributions to their community.

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.

Operates various types of heavy equipment including street sweepers and flushers, automated leaf trucks, dump truck with walk behind leaf machines, anti-icing equipment, snow and ice removal equipment

Oversees and performs semi-skilled general maintenance

Selects proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks

Oversees and performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations

Inspects and maintains tools and equipment by changing out worn or damaged parts, monitoring safe operational use, and/or cleaning equipment

Inspects facilities and structures; identifies and documents required repairs

Has the skills, ability, and desire to train and develop others

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 1 to 3 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work

OR

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

Licenses and Certifications:

Valid North Carolina Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial driver's license with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working around buried and underground utilities

North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a Tanker Endorsement

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Heavy equipment operation and maintenance

Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work

Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations

Following directions and meeting standards

Providing attention to detail in assignments

Comprehending reference books and manuals

Operating assigned tools and equipmentADA 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 Environment:

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally be in confined spaces, and a warehouse or shop environment.

Work Exposures:

There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate, communicable diseases and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.

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

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the City's benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page:

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

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Please select your highest level of education completed.

Some high school

High school diploma (or GED)

Some college

Associate's degree

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Master's degree

PhD or other professional degree

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How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

None

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1 to less than 2 years

2 to less than 3 years

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4 to less than 5 years

5 to less than 6 years

6 to less than 7 years

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Do you have a valid North Carolina Driver's License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

Yes, I currently have a valid NC Driver's License.

I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.

No, I do not currently have a valid NC Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

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Do you have a valid North Carolina Class A (CDL) Commercial Driver's License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?

Yes, I currently have a valid NC Class A Driver's License.

No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Driver's License, but I can obtain one within 90 days of hire.

No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Driver's License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 90 days of hire.

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Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

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No

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If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

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