["Concrete Crew - Equipment Operator III","Concrete Crew - Equipment Operator III"]

Salary: $23.94 Hourly
Location : Asheville, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2026-01880
Department: Public Works
Division: Streets & Sidewalks
Opening Date: 07/15/2026
Closing Date: 7/29/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Summary

The City of Asheville is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Equipment Operator III in the Public Works Department, specifically for the Streets & Sidewalks Division. This is a mid-level working equipment operator position in a Concrete Crew. The Streets & Sidewalks Division is responsible for maintaining and improving the city's infrastructure to ensure safe and accessible roads and sidewalks for all residents and visitors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

What you'll be doing:

• Maneuver heavy equipment and operate complex mechanisms for digging, moving earth, grading, loading, and similar tasks for construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate excavator, track hoe, and backhoe for skilled digging and trenching while avoiding utility lines.
• Operate loaders to move materials, ensuring optimal delivery and weight management.
• Use motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for construction and maintenance projects.
• Operate bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move and smooth materials for construction projects.
• Drive tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport equipment to and from job sites.
• Inspect and prepare equipment for safe operation, perform light maintenance, and secure vehicles after use.
• Perform manual labor in support of projects, including lifting, moving, and unloading materials.
• Follow established safety procedures and use protective gear, monitor the work environment for safety, and report incidents.
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, and the public to coordinate work activities and resolve issues.
• Process documentation associated with department operations and maintain records.

Education and Experience

We know your time is valuable. Applicants who meet the following minimum requirements or have comparable experience and/or education will be considered:

• High school diploma or GED, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a related field.
• Two years of experience in heavy equipment operation.
• Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s), and obtain a Class A CDL within 90 days of hire.
• Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification.
• Ability to perform the essential functions and learn City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures.

Persons of all genders and races are encouraged to apply.

Other things to know:

• Work Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week; Mon - Thu position with some overtime/ night and weekend work required (Snow/ Ice, Emergencies, etc.).

Some positions may require a fingerprint-based SBI background check after a conditional offer and before your start date; HR will provide instructions if applicable.

For benefits-eligible positions, explore our full benefits at AshevilleBenefits.com.
About us:

The City of Asheville is dedicated to providing quality service for the residents and visitors of our beautiful city, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. Asheville, NC is a thriving mountain city that has a culture enriched by its diversity.

The City's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment. Applicants will be assured of fair treatment in all aspects of recruitment and selection without regard to a person's age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, genetic information,or disability, except where certain physical and mental requirements are Bona Fide Occupational Qualifications (BFOQ). The City of Asheville is proud to be a second chance employer.

The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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01

Do you possess and maintain a Flagger and Work Zone Safety Certification?

• Yes
• No

02

Select your highest level of education in (Specific Field):

• I do not possess a High School Diploma/GED.
• High School/GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate

03

How many years of relevant experience do you have operating equipment?

• 1 - 3 years
• 3 - 5 years
• 6 - 10 years
• 10 or more years

04

Do you have a valid driver's license?

• I do possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)
• I do NOT possess a current, valid driver's license (Standard License)

Required Question