Equipment Operator I

Zebulon is the 2nd fastest growing community in the State of North Carolina!
Currently, Zebulon has a population around 10,000 and expected to double in size in the next five years. The Town has a current budget of $18.8 million and 85 full-time employees who are dedicated to providing the best possible service to our customers. The individual talents and ideas of  every employees is highly valued. 

The ideal candidate has a background in landscaping or construction, is comfortable in a fast paced environment and wants to join a dynamic team of skilled operators. Position Open Until Filled.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.

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Crew Leader

1. Performs routine equipment operator work in maintaining and repairing structures, facilities, and grounds.
2. Performs building and grounds maintenance functions, equipment maintenance, yardwaste, leaves, bulky waste and snow removal, cleaning storm drainage devices, sidewalk repairs, signage maintenance, resurfacing cuts in streets, and ditch maintenance
3. Performs maintenance and servicing of equipment.
4. Assists with a variety of unskilled or semi-skilled general landscaping and maintenance related tasks.
5. Performs various department related general maintenance functions.
6. Responds to, investigates and documents customer issues as assigned.
7. May work as a crew leader, when assigned.
8. Responds to emergency or disaster events as required.
9. Serves on rotation of on-call duties as assigned.
10. Performs all other duties as required.

Physical Requirements

1. Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, kneeling, walking, standing, fingering, grasping, talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words), hearing (perceiving nature of sounds by ear), and perform repetitive motions.
2. 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.
3. Work is subject to extended periods of work in adverse environmental conditions.

Desirable Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or the equivalent.
2. Ability to read and write. 
3. Some experience in the area of maintenance work. 
4. Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
5. Ability to obtain NCDOT certified Flagger designation within six months of hire. 

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

Salary : $31,909 - $47,865