Heavy Equipment Operator Sr.

Heavy Equipment Operator Sr.

Salary

$53,400.00 - $80,100.00 Annually

Location

Solid Waste Services Yard Waste Center 900 New Hope Road, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00504

Department

Solid Waste Yardwaste Center

Opening Date

06/23/2026

Closing Date

7/7/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

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

Hiring Range

$53,400.00 - $66,800.00

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Job Description

Would you like an opportunity to join one of the many teams dedicated to maintaining high-quality public services within a city that has been ranked one of the best places to live year over year? If so, the City of Raleigh Solid Waste Services Department is seeking a highly resourceful, adaptable, multi-tasker with solid critical thinking and communications skills for our Senior Heavy Equipment Operator position.

About you:

The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator position supports the Core Services and Special Services divisions within the Solid Waste Services Department. The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating heavy equipment such as excavators, bull dozers, and rubber tire wheel loaders. This position may be required to drive other types of trucks and/or equipment as needed.

About us:

Solid Waste Services is responsible for the collection and processing of yard waste materials. Our department is committed to providing high quality waste management, disposal, and recycling services for all our valued customers. As an essential and critical service, we take great pride in our role in the preservation and protection of the community's natural resources and sustainable growth.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections of assigned vehicles daily, completing and submitting Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports (DVIRs) for any identified damage, defects, or malfunctions.
• Process yard waste using grinding equipment and heavy machinery to create and maintain windrows for composting operations.
• Manage and maintain the yard waste composting process from intake through final product completion.
• Collaborate effectively with team members and provide assistance with operational tasks as needed.
• Utilize in-vehicle technology and communication systems to safely and efficiently complete daily assignments.
• Operate various Yard Waste Center equipment and machinery as required to support facility operations.
• Follow all safety procedures, equipment operating guidelines, and environmental regulations related to yard waste processing and compost management.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work

OR

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

Licenses or Certifications

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

Additional Information

Knowledge Of:

• Heavy equipment operation and maintenance
• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations
• Computer documentation software/modern office technology

SKill In:

• Leadership and mentorship
• Customer service
• Attention to detail to perform tasks accurately
• Pre-planning operations

Ability to:

• Track of inventory data and write accurate and concise reports of work performed
• Work effectively as part of a team and delegate tasks
• Recognize potential hazards, and maintain safety for crew in dangerous environments
• Maintain high standards of work quality
• Collaborate with management

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of forcefrequently, 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. 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 Heavy Equipment Operation?

• 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

Are you willing to work weekends, holidays, and other irregular work schedules as needed?

• Yes
• No

07

This is a field work position that involves exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, inclement weather conditions, and working around heavy equipment. How many years of field work experience do you have?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

08

Do you have experience operating rubber tire loaders and how many years?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

09

Do you have experience operating large excavators and how many years?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

10

Do you have experience operating horizontal grinders and how many years?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

11

Do you have experience operating compost screeners and how many years?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

12

Do you have experience operating window turners and how many years?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

13

Do you possess a compost operations training certificate?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

14

Are you able to work extended hours on rotating shifts during emergencies, disaster, and inclement weather situations?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov