Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
Hiring Range : $46,093 - $50,836.00
Hours : 6 : 00 a.m. - 2 : 30 p.m.
Water Management seeks a responsible person with a good work ethic and congenial personality to join our grounds maintenance team. As an equipment operator on a crew, you'd be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of 60+ lift stations, 4 treatment plants, 2 dams, tank lots, and the closed landfill. When needed, crews respond as a backup to the Water & Sewer Maintenance teams to repair work on water lines, hydrants, and valves.
The successful candidate will have :
- Broad knowledge of landscaping methods
- The ability to operate a zero-turn mower
- Ability to operate tandem dump truck for hauling rock, sand, mulch, and dirt.
Seeking a candidate that has experience using :
a wide variety of power tools including : Blowers, edger, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, power drills, impact drills, grease guns, reciprocating saws etc.Duties / Responsibilities
Coordinates and / or performs landscaping operations including assigning, inspecting, and / or performing operations as assigned, maintains grounds.Maintains supply inventory; stocks equipment; gathers and compiles information, prepares routine reports; maintains records and databases; and proofs work for accuracy and completeness.Provides customer service; responds to customer questions and concerns; resolves or escalates issues; and provides information on policies and procedures.Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC)Three years' of related experienceNorth Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level B with HAZMAT and Tanker endorsements not required at time of hire but will be required within 1 year of hire date (allowances granted if unable to complete within 1 year due to delays beyond the employees control), and North Carolina Commercial Driver's License (CDL) level A will be required within 2 years of hire.Additional Preferred Skills
OSHA safety training or certificationsExperience with various landscaping hand tool operationExperience using a zero turn mowerExperience with backing up a trailer and tandem dump truckComputer literate with knowledge of CMMSKnowledge of hydrant / valve installations and maintenance a plusAbility to operate power and hand tools responsibly with minimum supervision