Heavy Equipment Operator (Hydro Operator)

Heavy Equipment Operator (Hydro Operator)

Salary

$43,755.00 - $78,299.00 Annually

Location

Kitchen Ops Center 2602 S. Elm-Eugene St Greensboro, NC

Job Type

Active Full-Time

Job Number

05480

Department

Water Resources

Opening Date

08/21/2026

Closing Date

9/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Operate with Purpose - Help Keep Greensboro's Water and Sewer Systems Running

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)

About the Department:

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.

Why You'll Love Working With Us

• 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.

About the Role:

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 Drivers 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).

Call to Action:

If youre 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/ GED
• Valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with Tanker Endorsement
• Forklift License

01

What is your highest level of Education? Please select Not Applicable if you do not possess a high school diploma or GED.

• Not Applicable
• High School Diploma / GED
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree

02

What is the highest level of NC AWWA Collections Certification do you have? Valid Certifications must be indicated on application for consideration. *

• None
• Grade 2
• Grade 3
• Grade 4

03

Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License with a Tanker Endorsement? All CDLs must be indicated on the application for consideration.

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of related experience operating Heavy Equipment as a Plant Operator or an Industrial Maintenance Technician in a heavy utility environment? Experience must also be reflected in the duties/work section of the application.

• None
• 1-3 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 6-8 years of experience
• 9-10 years of experience
• Over 10 years of experience

05

How many years of experience do you possess operating Heavy Equipment (Combo Cleaning Trucks, Rodder Trucks, etc) Experience must also be clearly stated in the Employment / Work history section of your employment application)

• No experience
• Less than one year experience
• 1 year of experience, but less than 2 years experience
• 2-4 years experience, but less than 5 years experience
• 5-6 years experience, but less than 7 years experience
• 7-9 years experience, but less than 10 years experience
• 10 or more years experience

06

• Clearly describe your related experience operating Heavy Equipment as a Plant Operator or an Industrial Maintenance Technician in a heavy utility environment. If you selected "No experience," please type "N/A or Not Applicable". * Experience must also be clearly stated in the "Employment/Work History" section on the Employment Application

07

How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment

• None
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

08

Do you have a Forklift License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Greensboro

Address 300 West Washington Street

Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401

Website http://www.greensboro-nc.gov