Job Description
Salary : $36,920.00 - $60,902.40 Annually
Location : City of Statesville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500177
Department: Public Works
Division: Street Maintenance
Opening Date: 04/17/2025
Closing Date: Continuous
Summary Summary Motor Equipment Operator I - Street Division
Public Works Department
Salary Range: $17.75 - $29.28 Hourly / $36,920.00 - $60,902.40 Annually
FLSA Position Class: Non-Exempt
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 6 AM - 2:30 PM
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Job Overview Responsible for the safe and efficient operation of motorized equipment and for performing manual duties and preventative maintenance tasks within the street department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville. Service to the citizens during a disaster may result in the assignment of other duties, which will take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the needs of the organization.
- Operates vehicles and equipment such as a tractor, dump truck, backhoe, power boom, crawler loader, street sweeper, asphalt roller, road grader, mini excavator, skid steer, etc.
- Operates vehicles and/or equipment to transport materials, tools, and personnel to job sites.
- Operates specialized motor equipment for snow removal, street sanding or sweeping, sewer cleaning, and catch basin cleaning.
- Maintains and repairs streets and alleys including patching potholes and cracks, laying gravel, grading, and sweeping; paints curbs and road markings.
- Operates a truck to haul/spread materials for road or street construction or maintenance.
- Operates motor vehicles and equipment with attachments and/or tools (such as chipper, compressor, tamping machine, trencher) to spread salt and sand on icy roads, shore up ditches, install pipes, cut grass, and similar activities.
- Performs general cleanup work such as removing debris, raking leaves, cutting grass, and collecting litter from public lands and facilities.
- Mows and trims grass on right of ways and parks; sprays for weeds and fertilizes; plants, trims, and removes trees and shrubs as needed.
- Digs, spreads, and levels dirt, sand, and gravel using hand and/or power tools and equipment; repairs streets and sidewalks with asphalt and cold-patching materials; builds and repairs with concrete as necessary.
- Performs physical labor such as loading and unloading trucks, digging ditches, cutting trees and brush, picking roadsides, painting, flushing sewers, cleaning culverts, and raking blacktop.
- Services and makes minor repairs to equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements Minimum Education and/or Experience: - High School diploma or GED and
- One (1) year of experience in operating motorized equipment.
Special Requirements: - Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL Class B license, or any valid CDL Class B license with ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL Class B license within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina.
Supplemental Information Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Working knowledge of the practices of operating and servicing trucks and equipment.
- Working knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
- Working knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of equipment.
- Ability to operate a variety of motorized vehicles, equipment, and tools in this department.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions, directions, and traffic signals.
- Ability to perform heavy labor for prolonged periods, often under adverse weather conditions.
- Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
- Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, and the general public.
Job Related Physical Activity Requirements This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and to convey detailed or important instructions to others; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.
Working Conditions The employee is subject to outdoor environmental conditions including extreme heat and cold, snow, ice, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, gases, oils, dust, and hazards including proximity to moving mechanical parts, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. Employees may be required to work nights, weekends, or during emergency situations.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits At A Glance Benefits are a valuable part of your total compensation at City of Statesville. Your benefits package provides protection for you and your family with expenses shared by the city or available to you at discounted group rates. Below is a brief summary of the choices available to all eligible regular, full-time employees. Part-time employees' benefits differ from full-time employees' benefits and are listed below. Our current Open Enrollment Guide for City Benefits can be found here:
Full-Time Employee Benefits Health & Welfare Benefits - Health Care Insurance/Prescription Drug Program
- Lifestyle programs (weight management, Tobacco Cessation, Stress Management)
- Telehealth Online Appointments 24/7
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (AD&D)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Dependent Care Reimbursement (DCFSA)
- Travel Accident Insurance
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Secondary Language Incentive Pay
Retirement Benefits - Pension Plan - NC Local Government Employee Retirement System (LGERS)
- 401(k) Match Prudential
- Roth 401(k) Prudential
- 457(b) Nationwide
- Roth 457(b) Nationwide
- Fireman's Pension Fund
Time-Off Benefits - Twelve (12) Paid Holidays
- Vacation
- Sick Leave
- School Visitation - unpaid, up to 4 hours to attend school activities.
- Military Differential Pay
Wellness Benefits - Health Fair
- Biometric Screening
- Flu Shots
- Statesville Fitness & Activity Center (SFAC)
- Wellness Activity Calendar
- See HR for Other Fitness Center Discounts
Additional Benefits - Take Home Vehicle (based on position)
- Working Advantage - Employee Discount Program
- Christmas Bonus (Based yearly on City Council approval)
- Employee Appreciation Picnic
- Veterans Breakfast
- Service Award Program
- Career Development (eligible departments)
- Alternative Work Arrangements available based on departmental needs
- Cellphone Discounts
- City Cell Phone (eligible positions)
- Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
Voluntary Benefits - Short-Term Disability Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Hospital Indemnity
- Critical Illness
- Group Accident Insurance
- Whole Life Insurance
- Voluntary Supplemental Life insurance
Safety Benefits (Eligibility: Based on job position) - Boot Vouchers - yearly
- Safety Glasses - every (2) years
- Hearing Tests - yearly
- Uniforms (eligible departments)
Police Department Benefits - Law Enforcement Officers' Separation Allowance
- Degree Incentive
- Certification Incentive
- Special Unit Incentive
- Shift Differential Pay
- 401(k) 5% Contribution
- Uniform Stipend (based on position)
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Do you have a High School diploma or GED?
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Do you have at least one (1) year of experience in the operation of motorized equipment?
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Do you possess a (CDL) Commercial Driver's License?
- No CDL endorsement
- CDL Class B
- CDL Class A
Required Question City of Statesville, NC
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