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City of Durham Heavy Equipment Operator/Urban Forestry in Durham, North Carolina
Heavy Equipment Operator/Urban Forestry
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Heavy Equipment Operator/Urban Forestry
Salary
$49,026.00 - $76,066.00 Annually
Location
Durham, NC
Job Type
Full time with benefits
Job Number
24-04903
Department
General Services
Opening Date
06/24/2024
Closing Date
7/15/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Position Description
Work, Serve, Thrive. With the City of Durham
Advance in your career while making a real difference in the community you serve.
The General Services Department's (http://durhamnc.gov/733/General-Services) innovative, highly qualified, service-oriented individuals support the City we love. Building and maintaining city facilities and public spaces is what we do. Promoting our enviable quality of life and serving as a foundation of a healthy economy is why we do it. If you're interested in applying your unique skills to meaningful work while growing in your career, our team is for you.
Workdays/Hours: Monday - Friday / 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Position devoted to performing the work of maintaining Durham’s trees for the benefit of the community. This is done by working on a team that does the planting, pruning and removal of trees in public areas. Other duties include flagging traffic, operating light and heavy equipment and the rope, rigging and hand/power tools used in all aspects of tree work. Much of the work is related to loading, hauling and disposing of debris, grinding stumps, chipping brush and providing labor and other professional inputs as needed. Position is required to participate in after-hour and weekend standby and recall duty for tree emergencies. Position is considered “essential” and must report for duty during inclement weather.
Duties/Responsibilities
Operates equipment related to tree work, including but not limited to: Brush Chipper, Stump Grinder, Bucket Truck, Backhoe, Knuckle-boom loader, Tandem dump truck with trailer, Skid Steer with attachments (Tree Auger, brush deck, 4-way bucket), Boom Truck, blower, Chainsaw, Pole saw, rope, rope brake, lowering devices and other tools and equipment as necessary.
Performs preventive maintenance of equipment and tools by conducting vehicle and equipment pre-trip inspections; cleaning components; monitoring and replenishing fluids; performing basic corrective repairs; may prepare paperwork for major repairs. Preventative Maintenance of equipment and tools will include chainsaw sharpening, and inspection and maintenance on rope and rigging components to include lowering devices, blocks and slings.
Safely performs all work zone traffic control duties including setting up barricades, traffic cones, and signs; flagging traffic for stationary and moving work zones.
Safely performs all loading, hauling, delivery and off-loading of equipment, trees and tree debris, wood chips, soil, and nursery material.
Minimum Qualifications & Experience
High School Diploma or equivalent (GED, HiSet, TASC).
Four years of equipment operation or related field.
Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving or obtain within 6 months of hire..
This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event.
The City of Durham Encourages Diversity in the Workplace.
Additional Preferred Skills
Familiarity with asset management software (TreeKeeper, Facility Dude, City Works.
MUTCD Roadside Environmental Safety Certification.
A valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicators License.
Arborist or Tree Worker Certification from the ISA or the TCIA.
Heavy Equipment Operator Training certification
Benefits – General Full-Time Employees
11-12 paid holidays per year
12 standard work days of vacation per year
12 standard work days of sick leave per year, which accumulates indefinitely; sick leave may be used toward early retirement
2 weeks paid military leave per year
Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental life insurance plans
State and City retirement plans
Short and long term disability plans
Paid temporary disability leave for specified conditions
City contribution of 10.15% into the N.C. State Retirement System
Paid funeral leave
Employee Assistance Program - personal and family counseling
Paid life insurance equal to annual salary
48 hours for volunteer work each year*
4 hours parental leave each year
Workman's Compensation Insurance
457 Deferred Compensation Plans
Benefits - Part-Time (1,000 hours or more per year)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan
Benefits Part-Time (Average 30 hours per week over 12 month period)
401(k) retirement plan (5.0% of salary)
State retirement plan effective first day of the month following date of hire
Health insurance effective first day of the month following date of hire
Dental and life insurance, after one year of service
Pro-rated vacation, pro-rated sick, pro-rated floating holiday, parttime holiday pay (based on scheduled hours for that day) after one year of service
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Where did you first hear about this opportunity?
City of Durham Website
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Employee referral
Professional organization Please list the organization in "other" box below
Internet posting Please list the specific web site in the "other" box below
Craig's List
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governmentjobs.com
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Indeed.com
Employment Security Commission
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If you listed "other" above please give specific web site, organization, or publication.
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Please select your highest level of COMPLETED education.
Less than a High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED, HiSET, TASC)
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree (PhD, Juris Doctorate)
04
How many years of experience do you have in equipment operations or related field?
No related experience
Less than 1 year of related experience
1 year but less than 4 years
4 years but less than 7 years
7 or more years
05
Please indicate which level of valid, unrestricted, CDL (Commercial Driver's License) license you currently possess?
CDL A license
Have CDL-B license and willing to obtain A-CDL within 6 months.
Have CDL permit and willing to obtain A-CDL within 6 months.
No CDL license
06
How would you best describe your relevant experience?
I am primarily an equipment operator, running trucks and equipment while performing occasional support work (brush clearing and small tree removal).
I have run equipment as well as performing hands-on tree work with ropes, chainsaws, tractors and other general-duty equipment.
I have worked as a groundsman for a contractor for a commercial tree outfit or utility company performing line clearance operations
I have worked as a climber or an aerial lift operator for a commercial tree contractor or for a utility company.
07
Select which statement that best describes your level of comfort with performing all-weather outdoor work.
As long as I have a heated or air-conditioned cab, I am good.
I prefer to work indoors, but I can adapt if I need to.
I chose my profession knowing that being outdoors in the heat/cold is unavoidable
I know the risks/dangers associated with heat/cold exposure, and I know I can protect myself while doing my job.
08
How much do you know about trees, tree planting and establishment and care?
No tree knowledge, just how to cut them down.
Some knowledge of tree identification and care needs.
Lots of knowledge, know my trees, know how to plant prune and care for them.
I am a certified arborist.
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What equipment have you worked with regularly. Check all that apply.
Aerial lift truck
Knuckle boom truck
Stump Grinder
Bobcat/backhoe
I have worked with none of the above.
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This position is critical to emergency operations and will report to work in spite of or because of an emergency or disaster event. Do you understand this statement?
Yes
No
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