Date Posted:

Friday, August 28, 2026

Department:

Collections Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives:

Performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of large, motorized equipment used in maintenance of distribution and collection system, street cleaning and/or collection and disposal of yard waste, furniture and appliances from curb sides.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Operates knuckle boom crane to load furniture, appliances, yard waste or other objects from curb into trucks for disposal; removes large piles of limbs and branches, construction debris, heavy furniture and appliances and places into large dump trucks. Operates a street sweeper to clean town streets; identifies appropriate routes to reduce the impact on and of traffic and to address work in an efficient way; participates in change out of brushes; dumps refuse at the land fill; crawls under truck to access inside for cleaning. Operates a backhoe, excavator to cut or dig ditches or other equipment to open trenches for construction or replacement of distribution and collection lines; ensures deep trenches are properly excavated, and shoring boxes are correctly and safely placed in trenches; ensures trench is properly filled and compacted when work is completed. Operates a large tractor with side arm, or bush hog attachment; mows fields, rights-of-way and vacant overgrown lots; notifies supervisor for billing; works independently to cover assigned route. Operates leaf truck to vacuum leaves from curb side. Washes and cleans assigned equipment; performs routine service such as checking fluid level, tire pressure, lights; greases, changes oil and filters; may assist on more complex repairs. May participate in and/or assist in making utility system taps, installations and repairs to distribution and collection lines, meters, meter boxes and related appurtenances. Participates in mowing, trimming, repairing streets, cleaning catch basins, and related public works functions. Additional Job Duties Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pushing, pulling, reaching, walking, lifting, and hearing. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds of force frequently; and/or 10 pounds of force constantly to lift or otherwise move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to operate heavy construction equipment in a safe manner.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Desirable Education and Experience Graduation from high school and experience driving and/or operating heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirement Possession of a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License. Plumbing experience desirable for positions working in distribution and collections. May require Grade I Collection and/or

Grade C Distribution Certifications Benefits:

Town of Red Springs Employee Fringe Benefits All Full-Time Employees:

Annual Leave Paid sick leave Paid Holidays as designated by the State Workers' Compensation FICA/Medicare Employer paid health insurance Employer paid dental insurance Employer paid vision insurance Employer paid life insurance & AD&D Retirement through NC Local Government Retirement System

•Additional benefits are offered by the town, but are at the expense of the employee, see your HR Director for more details.

More Information:

Human Resources Phone:

(910) 843-5241 ext. 233

Fax:

(910) 843-5688

Email:

humanresources@redsprings.org