Equipment Operator

Description

Performs routine work operating motorized equipment and performs a variety of manual labor. Under the general supervision of the Public Works Crew Leader.

• Performs routine equipment operator work in maintaining and repairing structures, facilities, and grounds.
• Performs building and grounds maintenance functions, equipment maintenance, yard waste, leaves, bulky waste and snow removal, cleaning storm drainage devices, sidewalk repairs, signage maintenance, resurfacing cuts in streets, and ditch maintenance.
• Performs maintenance and servicing of equipment.
• Assists with a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled general landscaping and maintenance related tasks.
• Performs various department-related general maintenance functions.
• Responds to, investigates and documents customer issues.
• Responds to emergency or disaster events as required.
• Serves on rotation of on‑call duties as assigned.
• Performs all other duties as required.

This listing is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the essential functions satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are a representation, not an all‑inclusive listing, of the knowledge, skill and/or abilities required.

• Knowledge of equipment operation and general maintenance work performed by a municipality.
• Skilled in the operation of assigned tools and equipment which include, but are not limited to mowers, backhoe, mini excavator, tractors, bush hog, and various operating tools and equipment.
• The ability to make minor and significant adjustments and repairs to equipment operated.
• Ability to efficiently and safely operate assigned equipment.
• Capable of identifying and reporting to a supervisor the maintenance needs of various structures or equipment.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with citizens and other employees.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Good working knowledge of hazards involved and safety precautions necessary in the performance of duties.
• Basic knowledge of work zone safety standards.

• Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, kneeling, walking, standing, finger, grasp, talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words), hearing (perceiving nature of sounds by ear), and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work is subject to extended periods to work in adverse environmental conditions.

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to read and write.

Some experience in the area of maintenance work.

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License.
• Ability to obtain NCDOT certified Flagger designation within six months of hire.

The Town of Zebulon is dedicated to providing unique benefits that meet the needs of our employees and their families. We offer the following benefits to all full‑time permanent employees.

• Annual Leave
  • Vacation accrues on the 2nd payroll of each month. Employees hired on or before the 15th of the month accrue annual leave during that month. Employees hired after the 15th do not accrue annual leave for the month in which they are hired. Employees are not permitted to use their vacation time during their probationary period except when approved by the Town Manager.
    
    Employees are permitted to accumulate vacation time with no maximum throughout the year. However, all accumulated vacation time over 240 hours at the end of the calendar year will be transferred to your sick leave.
• Sick Leave
  • All employees earn eight hours of sick leave each month. There is no maximum accumulation of sick leave. Any employee hired on or before the 15th of the month accrues sick leave during that month.…