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Utility Maintenance Operator

Date Posted: 07/19/2024
Department: Public Works
Salary Grade: 61

Compensation: $32,796
Hours: Full Time

Deadline: Open until filled

Position Objectives

 

Position Objectives

Must be able to operate heavy equipment and drive trucks.  Equipment operators will load open top trucks with recyclables, cardboard and glass. This position will also be responsible for keeping the facility clean and free of debris.  Must have mechanical knowledge and understanding of heavy equipment and trucks with the ability to work on all equipment.  Knowledge of light construction and carpentry is desired. Position will also supervise inmates and community service workers.  Must have CDL-B.

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Duties & Responsibilities

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Duties and Responsibilities

Driving and operating Class B heavy trucks, front end loaders, forklifts and any other equipment that is associated with this position. This position is responsible for operating heavy equipment in a safe and effective manner in order to minimize the risk of injury, property damage or loss of life. Performs all daily safety equipment checks and operator maintenance of above equipment. Reports all public complaints/concerns to the Public Services Manager and subsequently the Public Services Director.

 

Assistant Duties and Responsibilities

Duties as assigned by Public Services Manager and/or Public Services Director.

 

Accountability

Reports to Public Services Manager and or Public Services Director

Environmental

Outside 95% Inside 5%

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Minimum Requirements

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Minimum Requirements

Experience driving/operating heavy equipment required. 

Minimum of CDL-B.

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Benefits

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Benefited after 30 days

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Sick, vacation, and holiday pay

Membership in the Local Government Retirement System

Supplemental retirement 401k/457

How to Apply

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENING AND BACKGROUND CHECK IS REQUIRED

 

APPLICANTS WILL BE GIVEN CREDIT ONLY FOR INFORMATION PROVIDED IN RESPONSE TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. No additional information will be solicited by McDowell County; therefore, persons who submit incomplete applications may not receive full credit for their education, training and experience.

 

McDowell County is an equal opportunity employer.  It is the policy of the County to recruit, hire, train and promote individuals without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, political affiliation or national origin. The County will interactively work with disabled applicants and employees to identify reasonable accommodations that will allow the individual to perform essential job functions. 

 

McDowell County participates in E-Verify.

 

Applications are available:

 www.mcdowellhrportal.org- under “Job Opportunities”

 

  • McDowell County Administration Building:         

                25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

                                                                   

Applications can be submitted:

               25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

  • Mail:

                McDowell County Human Resources

              25 W Fort Street Marion, NC 28752

  • Email: 

                employment@mcdowellgov.com

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