Heavy Equipment Operator (Hydro Operator)

The City of Greensboro Water Resources Department is seeking a skilled, dependable, and safety-focused professional to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Operator (Hydro Operator). In this hands-on role, you will operate specialized equipment to support preventative maintenance and emergency excavation activities involving the City’s sanitary sewer and water distribution systems.

If you enjoy operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, solving problems, and responding when essential infrastructure needs immediate attention, this is an opportunity to put your skills to work for the Greensboro community.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $50,376.00 - $57,573.00   Full Salary Range: $43,755.00 - $78,299.00 Annually

Benefits: 

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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 Work Schedule: 
Monday - Thursday 6:15 am - 4:45 pm (10 hr shifts)

The Water Resources Department provides essential water and wastewater services that protect public health, support our community, and keep Greensboro moving forward. Our Operations teams maintain and repair the infrastructure responsible for delivering safe water and managing wastewater throughout the City.

From routine preventative maintenance to emergency response, our employees perform critical work that residents and businesses depend on every day.

• Make an essential impact: Help maintain the water and sanitary sewer systems that serve the Greensboro community.
• Put your equipment skills to work: Operate specialized equipment while supporting excavation and maintenance activities.
• No two days are exactly alike: Respond to both planned maintenance needs and emergencies.
• Work as part of a team: Provide day-to-day direction and support to the Hydro Helper while working closely with other Operations staff.
• Take pride in meaningful work: See firsthand how your skills contribute to the reliability of essential City infrastructure.
• Be ready when it matters: Participate in an on-call rotation and help respond to after-hours emergencies.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator (Hydro Operator), you will perform preventative and emergency excavation activities involving the City’s sanitary sewer and water distribution systems. You will operate and maintain assigned equipment, complete required maintenance documentation, and provide direction and input regarding the work performed by the Hydro Helper assigned to the truck.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing preventative and emergency excavation activities on sanitary sewer and water distribution lines.
• Operating and maintaining assigned hydro excavation equipment.
• Completing work logs, maintenance records, and other required documentation accurately and on time.
• Providing direction, guidance, and input regarding the daily activities of the Hydro Helper.
• Following established safety procedures for excavation, trenching, shoring, traffic control, and work zones.
• Applying demonstrated knowledge of OSHA trenching and shoring requirements and the utility locate color-code system.
• Performing physically demanding work, including heavy lifting, climbing, bending, and stooping.
• Participating in an on-call rotation and responding to after-hours emergencies.
• Working outdoors in all types of weather, including adverse and inclement conditions.

**The successful candidate must hold and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with Tanker Endorsement.**

This role is ideal for someone dependable, safety-conscious, comfortable operating heavy equipment, and prepared to take responsibility when critical maintenance or emergencies arise.

This position is NON-EXEMPT under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

If you're ready to operate essential equipment, work as part of a skilled team, and play a hands-on role in maintaining the water and sewer infrastructure Greensboro depends on, we encourage you to apply.

Bring your equipment experience, safety mindset, and commitment to service to Water Resources—and help keep Greensboro’s essential infrastructure working when the community needs it most.