Street Equipment Operator

Salary: $19.56 - $24.45 HourlyLocation : Newton, NCJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 00265Department: Public Works - StreetsOpening Date: 04/15/2026Closing Date: 5/29/2026 5:00 PM EasternJob Details: Hiring range is $19.5574 - $24.4468 depending on qualifications. On the job training is provided. Eligible for probationary increases up to 5% in the first 6 months.Disclaimer: The City of Newton is a tobacco and drug free workplace. Applicants are subject to pre-employment drug and background screening. Equal Opportunity Employer.DescriptionPrimary Reason Why Classification ExistsTo perform manual labor and skilled equipment operating work in the repair and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, stormwater pipes, or other city structures, facilities, grounds, and utility lines.Distinguishing Features of the ClassAn employee in this class performs routine manual labor work and skilled equipment operations work as part of maintaining and repairing safe and attractive structures, facilities, streets, and grounds for use by city residents. Work is distinguished from the Equipment Operator I level by the type and complexity of work assignments, the knowledge of or license to operate certain equipment, and degree of supervision required. This classification is non-supervisory and work is performed under the direction of a senior equipment operator or maintenance supervisor. Work is evaluated by a field operations supervisor and evaluated by visual inspection of work, meetings, compliance with safety procedures, and overall quantity and quality of work.Illustrative Examples of WorkOperates asphalt roller, gasoline powered tamp, street sweeper, air compressor, and other street maintenance equipment such as winch and safety harness, pickup truck and trailer, tractors, mowers, snow-plow, front-end loaders, forklift, backhoe, dump trucks, and/or other motorized equipmentLays pipe; erects street signs; cleans ditches; mows rights-of-way; operates forklift at warehouse; hauls dirt and materials to job sites using dump truck; mixes small batches of concrete required for jobsPerforms masonry and asphalt work in connection with tasks; pours and finishes concrete and asphalt to patch streets; makes utility cuts; edges sidewalks; flags trafficClears rights-of-way of limbs and debrisOperates sewer jet truck and rodding machine to clear stoppagesPerforms general cleanup of facilities such as emptying garbage, picking up litter, and discarding yard waste; cleans and lubricates truck reels, nozzles, hoses, blades, and other preventive parts; informs supervisor of equipment repair needsApplies pesticides and herbicides under license of certified employeeResponds to calls by city residents regarding streets, sidewalk and stormwater problemsPerforms other equipment operation and general labor duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating mowers and medium construction equipmentThorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operationThorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipmentSkill in the use of equipment to which assignedAbility to understand and follow oral and written directionsAbility to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipmentAbility to establish and maintain working relationships with coworkers and supervisorsAbility to respond back to work for emergencies or in support of other personnel as requiredRequirementsPhysical RequirementsThis is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. Also requires vocal communication to express or exchange, hearing to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and visual acuity for depth perception, peripheral vision, preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection to operate motor vehicles or other equipment, determine the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observe general surroundings and activitiesEducation and ExperienceCompletion of high school or GED equivalency and 1 - 2 years experience in the operation of equipment used in street maintenance workSpecial RequirementValid North Carolina commercial driver's license (CDL-B)Certified in First aid & CPRPlease visit our to learn more about benefits offered at the City of Newton.01Do you possess a current Pesticide Applicator license?YesNo02Do you have a valid unexpired, Class "B" CDL with air break endorsement?YesNo03Please list the types of vehicles and equipment you can operate proficiently.04How much experience do you have operating a dump truck equipped with a front mounted snow plow?None1-3 years3-5 years5-7 years7+ years05How much experience do you have working with hot asphalt?None1-3 years3-5 years5-7 years7+ years06Have you ever poured and finished a concrete slab that is larger than four yards? If yes, please explain.07Why did you leave or why are you considering leaving your current employer?