Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude
them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties
may be required and assigned.
Maneuvers heavy equipment and operates complex mechanisms involving digging, moving earth and materials,
grading, loading, and performing similar tasks in order to advance projects relating to construction and
maintenance of City roads, grounds, property, utilities, rights-of-way, and other infrastructure; equipment is
primarily driven and operated on-site, but does require some driving over public roads; maneuvers in and around
traffic, crew workers, equipment, utilities, and other obstacles; obeys all traffic laws and safety guidelines; and
monitors immediate environment and work area to ensure the safety of operator, other workers, the equipment,
and the public.
Operates excavator, track hoe, and backhoe to perform skilled digging and trenching for maintenance, upkeep, and
construction for assigned department, where exacting tolerances and specifications are required; controls
placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize
destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.
Operates a track or rubber-tired loader with large volume and weight capacities to load materials into trucks or
move them over short distances; positions equipment and controls height, angle, and position of scoop for
optimum delivery of payload; and controls amount, and weight of materials being lifted to avoid exceeding
equipment capacity.
Operates motor-grader, scraper, and excavator with blade attachment to set gradients for large construction and
maintenance projects such as roads, landscaping, embankments, and other projects requiring exacting
specifications related to slope, angle, and pitch; determines appropriate settings and adjusts blades for height,
angle, and pitch to achieve desired outcome; and maneuvers equipment and operates mechanisms to skillfully set
gradient, smooth surfaces, and spread materials.
Operates bulldozer, scraper, and compactor to move earth, gravel, sand, and other materials for large construction
and maintenance projects; and operates mechanisms to establish rough grades or to smooth and compact surfaces
in preparation for pavement, construction, or other work.
Drives large tractor-trailer rigs and low boys to transport and move construction equipment to and from job sites;
positions vehicle to allow for the most efficient and effective loading or unloading of equipment and materials; and
secures all doors, gates, and fasteners to prevent spillage or loss of load.
Inspects and prepares equipment for safe and proper operation prior to beginning work for the day: performs light
maintenance on equipment, which includes changing oil, refueling, and refilling lubricants; cleans vehicles, beds,
and mounted equipment upon completion of assignments; and secures vehicle after use.
Performs manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects: lifts, moves, loads, and
unloads materials, equipment, tools, and supplies; digs ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power
equipment; shovels, rakes, spreads, compacts, and levels dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieves
supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and runs various errands as needed; collects, transports,
loads and unloads materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite; removes litter, debris, and
deceased animals from roadways and other City property.
Performs other duties in support of City operations: operates equipment and trucks included at the lower level in
this job family; provides coverage during special events and activities; responds to emergency and disaster
situations; provides assistance to other employees or departments; and performs other related duties as required.
Follows established safety procedures: utilizes safety equipment and wears protective gear: monitors work
environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks
and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places
markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and
reports any incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Communicates with supervisor, other City employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate
work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated
timeframes and per established procedures: receives, reviews, prepares, completes, processes, forwards or retains
as appropriate various forms, reports, correspondence, work orders, time sheets, vehicle inspection logs, and other
documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and
maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Additional Functions:
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED required, with vocational or technical training in heavy equipment operation or a
related field; supplemented by two years of experience in heavy equipment operation; or any equivalent
combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for
this job.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina Class B Commercial
Driver’s License (CDL), including appropriate endorsement(s). Must obtain and maintain Class A CDL within 90 days
of hire. Must possess and maintain Flagger and Work Zone Safety certification.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential
functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all City or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary
to function effectively in the position.
Performance Aptitudes:
Data Utilization: Requires the ability to determine, calculate, tabulate, or summarize data/information, following a
prescribed plan requiring the exercise of some judgment. Includes performing subsequent actions in relation to
these computational operations.
Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within
well-established policies, procedures, and standards.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate and control the actions of
equipment and machinery, requiring the monitoring, adjustment, regulation, and/or setting of multiple conditions.
Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference and descriptive data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the
ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret
graphs.
Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions
furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or
modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving
evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria.
ADA Compliance:
Physical Ability: Tasks require the regular and sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work,
typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and
that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50
pounds).
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors,
sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental
conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, water
hazards, unsafe structures, heights, confined spaces, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards,
bright/dim lights, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, or rude/irate customers.
The City of Asheville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the
City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both
prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
