Equipment Operator (Street) Town of Red Springs - 3.0 Red Springs, NC Job Details Full-time 22 hours ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Commercial truck driving Adhering to traffic regulations CDL Vehicle codes Traffic laws

Full Job Description Date Posted:

Friday, September 4, 2026

Department:

Street Hours:

39,.793

Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives:

An employee in this class operates a backhoe, knuckle boom loader, street sweeper, garbage truck, dump truck mini excavator and/or other medium to heavy equipment independently. Work involves operating equipment in tight locations around underground and overhead utility lines and open trenches, near trees, parked cars and traffic; designing a route that considers traffic issues and demand needs; and performing maintenance and servicing of equipment used. Work may require the employee to serve on-call and respond to emergency call-back work. The employee is subject to hazards associated with public works including working in both inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposure to various hazards such as loud noises, vibration, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, chemicals, odors, dust, mist, and oils. Work may also subject the employee to the final standards of OSHA on blood borne pathogens. Work is performed under regular supervision and is observed occasionally while in progress or upon completion

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.

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. 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. Working knowledge of traffic laws governing equipment operation.

Desirable Training and Experience:

Working knowledge of the practice of operating and servicing medium and large equipment. Working knowledge of the occupational hazards related safety precautions for large equipment in traffic and in tight locations and around overhead and underground utilities. Working knowledge of the public works or utilities function to which normally assigned. Skill in the operation and care of large, specialized equipment. Ability to establish and follow an appropriate route working efficiently without close supervision. Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions. Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Ability to deal courteously with the public. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and crew members. Ability to maintain simple records.

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: