Heavy Equipment Operator - Repairs

Heavy Equipment Operator - Repairs

Salary

$49,900.00 - $74,900.00 Annually

Location

3304 Terminal Drive, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00277

Department

PU Water Distribution

Opening Date

07/01/2026

Closing Date

7/15/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

Hiring Range

$49,900.00 - $62,400.00

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Job Description

Raleigh Water - Water Distribution division is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator - Repairs role to join our team. Heavy Equipment Operators are devoted to completing preventive maintenance, utility repairs, utility locating, participating in investigations within our water system and providing excellent customer service. The Heavy Equipment Operator also performs maintenance and equipment operation for the City's distribution system by performing skilled activities in support of maintaining, replacing, and repairing water assets, such as services, mains, and fire hydrants, etc.

The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Heavy Equipment Operator:

• Qualifying Heavy Equipment Operators are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional 12.5% to base pay
• Education provided to learn Water Operator standards and earn certifications
• Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam

About Us:

Raleigh Water, the Public Utilities Department of the City of Raleigh, serves over 200,000 metered customers and a community of around 630,000 residents across Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Our mission is to ensure access to safe, sustainable water while safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall vitality of our communities. We strive to lead with innovation and integrity, fostering a resilient future for the regions we serve.

Work Hours:

This position primarily works on Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm. Work includes rotating after-hours on-call responsibilities. When on call, youll receive standby pay for 8 hours at your regular hourly rate. If youre called out to work during your on-call shift, youll be compensated at the overtime rate as per our company policy. We understand that flexibility is key! Our on-call schedules as well as after-hours work requirements can vary based on seasonal needs and operational requirements. Therefore, the ability to work a flexible schedule is essential for this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Installs, replaces, and repairs assets such as water services, mains, fire hydrants, valves, sample stations, and auto flushers
• Serves as a primary repair person for the crew
• Sets up and breaks down work zones, including signage and traffic control devices
• Performs repairs on leaking, broken, or damaged system components
• Hauls equipment and materials to and from job sites
• Monitors, organizes, and replenishes inventory of tools and parts used by crew
• Maintains all small equipment daily, monthly, or as needed
• Monitors and ensures safe working conditions and environment, identifying potential hazards and initiating or coordinating corrective action to maintain safety. Ensures availability, maintenance and operability of safety and work-related equipment and monitors processes and activities to assure quality.
• Performs semi-skilled or skilled general maintenance with the proper maintenance tools and equipment, following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
• Maintains equipment daily. Inspects heavy equipment to identify any mechanical issues and reports needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor or performs minor repairs on equipment

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 to 3 years experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work, such as:

• Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
• Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
• Mechanic: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
• Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
• Moving Company: labor, truck driver
• General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
• Tech School Student: mechanical
• Firefighter: full or part-time

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licensing and Certifications:

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Operating assigned tools and equipment, including driving heavy equipment such as a dump truck, tractor-trailer, tractor, flatbed truck or water truck
• Hauling materials, supplies, equipment, and soil
• Inspecting assigned equipment for mechanical readiness
• Performing minor preventative maintenance on equipment
• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work
• Basic mathematical concepts for performing basic math calculations
• Basic filing and record-keeping principles
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment, including specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Customer service principles
• Modern office technology
• Following directions and meeting standards with attention to detail, proofreading, and error correction in assignments
• Performing routine inspections to ensure safe operating conditions
• Monitoring and maintaining required supplies, materials and inventory
• Comprehending reference books and manuals

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in confined spaces, warehouse environment, or shop environment.

Work Exposures:

There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and loud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally be exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, communicable diseases, and toxic or caustic chemicals or substances.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have in this field?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

05

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Drivers License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

06

Do you have a valid North Carolina Class A (CDL) Commercial Drivers License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Class A Drivers License.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 90 days of hire.

07

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drinking Water Operator Certification - Distribution C or the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

08

If offered the position, at which location(s) would you be willing to work? Please select all that apply.

• 3304 Terminal Drive (Raleigh, NC)
• 1715 Wendell Boulevard (Wendell, NC)

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov