Heavy Equipment Operator City of Greensboro, NC - 4.0 Greensboro, NC Job Details Full-time $40,453 - $75,287 a year 2 days ago Qualifications Forklift Certification Excavator Heavy equipment operation CDL A Mid-level High school diploma or GED Welding Certification Welding Backhoe operation 1 year Full Job Description Description Join the City of Greensboro; Heavy Equipment Operator As a Heavy Equipment Operator with the City of Greensboro, you'll play a key role in the construction and maintenance of our Water and Sewer systems. You'll safely and effectively operate a variety of equipment, including backhoes, skid steer loaders, track loaders, large excavators, and dump trucks. Your expertise will ensure that our community has reliable access to these vital services. We invite you to explore this exciting opportunity!

Compensation and Benefits:

Hiring Salary Range :

$48,438. - $55,358.

Full Salary Range :

$40,453 - $72,390.

Annually Benefits:

We offer an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being. Learn more

Here Work Schedule:

Monday -Thursday, 4 days per week (10 hours per day) 6:15am-4:45pm Why You'll Love Working For Us? Be part of a supportive team that values your safety, skills, and contributions. Enjoy a role where no two days are the same, offering new challenges and opportunities to grow. Take pride in knowing your work directly impacts the well-being and quality of Greensboro residents.

What You'll Do:

Safely operate a backhoe/loader in daily water and sewer construction and maintenance. Utilize your skills with additional equipment like skid steer loaders, track loaders, and large excavators as needed. Adhere to OSHA trenching and shoring requirements, the "locate" color code system, and work zone safety protocols. Work in all weather conditions and be prepared for physical tasks such as lifting up to 50 lbs, bending, stooping, and kneeling. Participate in an on-call rotation to ensure our services are always available when needed. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and be part of something bigger with the City of Greensboro!

• This job is Non-Exempt and is subject to the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

• Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

  High School Diploma/ GED "OR" an equivalency of 5 years of "directly related" heavy equipment operator experience 1+ years of heavy equipment experience Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License Experience Operating 2 and 4-lever backhoes (
• Must indicate backhoe types on application) Forklift License ('OR" the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire date)

Preferred Qualifications:

Welding Experience or Welding Certification Requirements