Equipment Operator

Company: City of Charlotte
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Date Opened: Tuesday, March 31, 2026 12:00 AM Close Date: Tuesday, April 14, 2026 12:00 AM Department: Transportation Department Equipment Operators Salary: $24.00 - $29.20 Commensurate with Experience Welcome to the City of Charlotte Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents. Our guiding principles include: Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions SUMMARY The Street Maintenance Equipment Operator II operates and maintains equipment used to transport personnel, haul materials, supplies, and other equipment to and from various job sites. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Participates in large-scale field operations for street construction, roadway, storm drainage, sidewalk maintenance, and repair projects Assists Crew Chief in hauling and compaction of materials associated with street repair Operates standard and tandem dump trucks for the hauling of dirt/backfill, forms, etc.; operates backhoe to remove existing concrete and material Performs routine inspections of equipment for mechanical readiness and safety Maintain equipment or report any malfunctions to supervisors Performs manual labor tasks (digging trenches, etc) Participates in loading and unloading of materials and equipment Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Safety- Knowledge of OSHA, City, and Federal rules and regulations, as well as work hazards and applicable safety precautions of the assigned work. Transportation- Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by road specifically, including laws and ordinances regulating the operation of vehicles. Construction- Knowledge of materials, methods, tools, and procedures used in the construction and maintenance of streets. Operation and Control- Controlling operations of equipment or systems. Operation Monitoring- Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working Must be able to use hand tools such as shovel, rake, concrete saw, weed eater, blower, etc. Minimum Qualifications: Valid Class A commercial driver’s license and six (6) months of continuous CDL driving experience. Valid drivers license and the ability to obtain and maintain a City Driving Permit. Ability to obtain tanker endorsements within six (6) months of hire. Preferred Qualifications: Class A Tanker endorsement High School Diploma / GED 2 years of combined CDL driving experience Fork-Lift Certification OSHA 10-Hour Certification CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT The City’s 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 candidate’s 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 pre-employment drug-screening 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 and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior. Our culture is to serve the community honorably. 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 self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays. For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email Careers@ci.charlotte.nc.us The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120. BENEFITS The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits. The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

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