Equipment Operator
Equipment Operator
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Job Description
Close Date: Monday May:00 AM
Department: Aviation Department
Function Equipment Operators
Salary: $23.00 $28.54 Commensurate with Experience
SUMMARY
Performs landscaping tasks and operates a variety of small engine equipment. Work includes chemical application general landscape maintenance and installation. This position operates various types of equipment at Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Equipment operated includes mowers skid steer dingo water truck small motorized equipment and chemical sprayer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Sprays weeds and treats for pests. Performs routine and special landscape maintenance. Installs plant material and maintains landscape areas. Operates small engine equipment such as chainsaws string trimmers and blowers. Operates heavy equipment and trucks such as F550 dump truck skid steer dingo truck with trailer and chemical sprayer. Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety. Completes related records and reports. Performs related manual labor.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
No minimum level plus five years of experience
High School Graduate or Equivalent plus three years of experience
CDL A or B depending on the area of assignment
Preferred Qualifications
High School graduation/GED and at least one year of experience operating one or more pieces of equipment mentioned previously or if no high school diploma/GED three years experience required. One to three years experience in the operation of one or more of the pieces of equipment mentioned previously.
Required Licenses or Certifications
- Valid CDLB preferred with no more than 6 points. Ability to obtain and maintain a City driving permit.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:
- Experience with landscape maintenance and installation.
- Knowledge of safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment.
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in the operation of equipment.
Skill in:
- Basic computer skills to complete online work orders.
Ability to:
- Ability to work independently on multiple tasks.
- Must be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
- Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with airport tenants and the public.
- Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Works TuesFri 6:00 am4:00 pm). Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required by assignment inclement weather or urgent/emergency situations. Subject to emergency calls back to work.
- Certain convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore exclude from employment.
Airfield Maintenance Offers:
- Competitive salary and benefits
- $2000 signon bonus
- 2.5 premium pay for Equipment Operators who possess a CDL
- Employee referral bonus opportunity
- Career growth opportunities including prepaid tuition for an Associates Degree through CPCC
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a preemployment drugscreening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.
For questions about your application or the hiring process please email .
The City of Charlotte is committed to making the job application process accessible to all. Upon request auxiliary aids written materials in alternate formats language access and other reasonable accommodations or modification will be provided. To make a request please email callor visit us in person at700 4th St. Charlotte NC 28202.
BENEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcoholfree workplace.
Employment Type
Full-Time
