Heavy Equipment Operator

Build Greensboro's Future: Heavy Equipment Operator – Stormwater Field Operations Division

Operate with purpose. Build with pride. Help maintain the infrastructure that keeps Greensboro strong and resilient.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

If you take pride in operating heavy equipment, working outdoors, and contributing to visible results across your community, this position is for you.

You'll work with a dedicated crew maintaining the city's stormwater systems, streets, and rights-of-way—operating powerful machinery with precision and purpose. Every project you complete helps improve public safety, environmental quality, and quality of life for Greensboro's residents.

This role offers a dynamic work environment, hands-on learning, and a clear path for career growth in one of the City's most essential divisions.

Compensation and Benefits:

Estimated Hiring Salary Range: $48, $55,358.00 Full Salary Range: $43, $78, Annually

Benefits:

The City of Greensboro offers an outstanding benefits package that supports your well-being.

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Work Schedule:
Monday- Thursday 6:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.

OR

Tuesday - Friday; 6:30 am - 5 p.m

About the Role:

The Heavy Equipment Operator performs skilled work operating a variety of heavy and light equipment used in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the City's stormwater systems, roads, and rights-of-way.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate heavy equipment such as backhoes, motor graders, dump trucks, rubber tire loaders, track excavators, vactor trucks, and bulldozers for construction and maintenance tasks
• Maintain and repair storm drainage systems, creeks, ditches, streets, parks, and rights-of-way
• Perform manual labor, including concrete work, jackhammering, tree and debris removal, and minor repairs
• Operate hand and power tools such as chainsaws, grease machines, and pole saws
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance on assigned equipment, including cleaning, lubrication, and safety checks
• Participate in seasonal and emergency response operations, including loose leaf collection, snow and ice removal, and storm debris cleanup
• Follow all City of Greensboro and OSHA safety standards to ensure a safe work environment
• Communicate effectively and collaborate with crew members and supervisors to complete projects efficiently

Ideal Candidate Attributes:

• Skilled operator with experience using a range of heavy equipment
• Team-oriented and dependable under changing work conditions
• Strong understanding of safety procedures and maintenance best practices
• Flexible and responsive to after-hours and emergency assignments
• Committed to quality work and public service excellence

Your Career Path:

This position offers excellent growth potential. Career advancement opportunities include Senior Equipment Operator, Crew Leader, or Operations Supervisor.

The City of Greensboro invests in its employees with training, certification programs, and development opportunities designed to help you build a lasting and rewarding public service career.

Our Commitment to You

At the City of Greensboro, we are purpose-driven, people-centered, and data-informed. We value equity, innovation, prosperity, and resiliency, and we believe every role contributes to building a stronger community.

As a Heavy Equipment Operator, you'll help maintain the critical infrastructure that keeps Greensboro safe, sustainable, and moving forward—one project at a time.

Join a team that takes pride in precision, safety, and service—and help us continue to build a better Greensboro.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED, with 1+ years of experience operating heavy equipment –( i.e.,backhoes, motor graders, dump trucks, track excavators, vactor trucks, and bulldozers)for construction and maintenance tasks.
• "Or" 3 years of education with 4+ years experience operating heavy equipment – ( i.e., backhoes, motor graders, dump trucks, track excavators, vactor trucks, and bulldozers) for construction and maintenance tasks.
• Class A Commercial Driver's License (or ability to obtain within 120 days of employment)
• CDL tanker endorsement; If assigned to Stormwater Division
• Miner Certification ("Or" ability to obtain within one year)
• A Forklift Operator's License is required if operating a forklift

Preferred Qualifications:

• Class A or B Commercial Driver's License
• Experience with Safe Work Practices, safety rules, and protocols
• Construction and maintenance experience in an outside environment
• Experience reading blueprints or cut sheets
• Experience interpreting grade stakes and digging on grade