Equipment Operator Medium - Streets

Equipment Operator Medium - Streets

Salary

$48,633.00 Annually

Location

Traffic Field Operations, Winston-Salem, NC

Job Type

Full-Time / Permanent

Job Number

08538

Department

Traffic Field Operations

Division

Streets Operations

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Under immediate supervision, performs responsible semi-skilled work in the operation of motorized equipment; does related work as required.

Examples of Duties

Essential Functions

• Operates a front-end loader; operates a backhoe, trencher tamp and related equipment in the maintenance and construction of storm water systems.
• operates a heavy storm drain cleaning equipment; operates multi-purpose equipment in laying storm drains.
• operates some heavy sweepers in cleaning road and streets; services and make minor repairs to equipment.
• operates a dump truck engaged in sanding and plowing icy streets and roads and in snow removal when not operating medium to heavy equipment,
• operates alight equipment.
• As a trainee, operates heavy equipment. When not operating equipment, performs semi-skilled work on the job site.
• Cleans and cares for tools and equipment.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eleventh grade and considerable experience in the operation of motorized equipment. Ability to operate large Jet Truck. Ability to oversee crew in absents of Crew Leader.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and related medium construction equipment; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment; skill and care in the operation of several types of trucks and construction equipment; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment. Knowledge of Stormwater systems with ability to trouble shoot problems and advise the type of repair needed. Able to work 12 hour shifts 7 days a week during ice and snow removal.

Physical Requirements

This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel, reaching with hands and arms and repetitive motions, frequently requires standing, walking and lifting and occasionally requires climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, tasting or smelling and pushing or pulling; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work regularly requires working near moving mechanical parts, exposure to bloodborne pathogens, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration and occasionally requires exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to the risk of electrical shock and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus; may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a loud noise location (e.g. grounds maintenance, heavy traffic).

Supplemental Information

Special Requirements

• Possession of a North Carolina CDL Class A
• Possession of a Tanker endorsement or ability to obtain within 3 months.

Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive

This position has been designated by the City Manager as hard-to-fill and eligible for a one-time sign-on incentive. Please refer to the Hard-To-Fill Sign-On Incentive Policy for additional information and eligibility rules.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• 401a Contribution (employee match not required)
• Bus Pass Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Suggestion Program
• Family and Medical Leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Health Insurance
• Group Dental Insurance
• Jury Duty Leave
• Life/Accidental Death Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Military Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Promotion from Within
• Retirement/Pension Plan (State of NC)
• School Leave
• Shared Leave
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Training
• Vacation Leave
• Wellness Program

The City of Winston-Salems employment practices are guided by federal, state, and local rules and regulations guaranteeing employment opportunities to all persons without regard to and prohibiting discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, religion, political affiliation or beliefs, national origin or handicap, unless a bonafide occupational qualification exists.

01

This job requires a valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Drivers License (NC CDL Class A). Do you possess a NC CDL Class A?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess, or have the ability to obtain, a Tanker endorsement?

• Yes, I have a Tanker endorsement
• Yes, I have the ability to obtain a Tanker endorsement within 3 months of hire
• No, I do not have nor can I obtain a Tanker endorsement

Required Question

Employer City of Winston-Salem

Address P.O. Box 2511

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 27102

Phone 336 747 6800

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/winstonsalemnc/default.cfm