Posting number: 2026-00277
Department: PU Water Distribution
Job classification: Heavy Equipment Operator
Posting type: Open
Categories: Water Agency, Maintenance, Utilities
Raleigh Water - Water Distribution division is looking for a Heavy Equipment Operator - Repairs role tojoin our team. Heavy Equipment Operators are devoted to completing preventive maintenance, utility repairs, utility locating, participating in investigations within our water system and providing excellent customer service. The Heavy Equipment Operator also performs maintenance and equipment operation for the City’s distribution system by performing skilled activities in support of maintaining, replacing, and repairing water assets, such as services, mains, and fire hydrants, etc.
The benefits of being a Raleigh Water Heavy Equipment Operator:
About Us:
Raleigh Water, the Public Utilities Department of the City of Raleigh, serves over 200,000 metered customers and a community of around 630,000 residents across Raleigh, Garner, Wake Forest, Rolesville, Knightdale, Wendell, and Zebulon. Our mission is to ensure access to safe, sustainable water while safeguarding public health and enhancing the overall vitality of our communities. We strive to lead with innovation and integrity, fostering a resilient future for the regions we serve.
Work Hours:
This position primarily works on Monday - Friday from 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Work includes rotating after-hours on-call responsibilities. When on call, you'll receive standby pay for 8 hours at your regular hourly rate. If you're called out to work during your on-call shift, you'll be compensated at the overtime rate as per our company policy. We understand that flexibility is key! Our on-call schedules as well as after-hours work requirements can vary based on seasonal needs and operational requirements. Therefore, the ability to work a flexible schedule is essential for this role.
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Education and Experience:
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency and 1 to 3 years' experience in medium to heavy construction equipment operation or related work, such as:
OR
Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted
Licensing and Certifications:
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Very Heavy: E xerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an o utdoor environment, construction site, or in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in confined spaces, warehouse environment, or shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, and l oud noises (85+ decibels average over 8-hour working day such as heavy trucks, jack hammers, leaf blowers, lawn mowers, construction). Employees may occasionally be exposed to i ndividuals who are hostile or irate, communicable diseases, and t oxic or caustic chemicals or substances.
City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
The City of Raleigh is the capital of North Carolina and home to several colleges and universities, with a vibrant performing arts community. Fueled by an impressive mix of education, ingenuity and collaboration, Raleigh has become an internationally recognized leader in life science and technology innovation.
The City has been listed as one of the fastest growing cities for many years — the current population is about 475,000 people, up from 291,141 in the 2000 Census. Raleigh is known for its high quality of life for its residents.
Together with Chapel Hill and Durham, Raleigh forms the Research Triangle Park. The Raleigh-Cary metropolitan area includes Wake, Franklin and Johnston counties with a population of almost 1.4 million.
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• Raleigh is the 2nd Best State Capital for Safety & More – WalletHub, February 2023
• Raleigh is the 2nd Most Climate-Resilient City – Architectural Digest, February 2023
• Raleigh is 8th Biggest Boomtown – LendingTree, February 2023
• Raleigh is #4 Best U.S. City for Work/Life Balance & Mental Health – Coworking Café Study, January 2023
• Raleigh ranks 10th among 415 cities as best place for college students to live – WalletHub, December 2022
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We are regularly looking for talent from engineers and IT professionals to parks to police, and from entry level candidates to those with executive experience. The opportunities for growth, job satisfaction and quality of life are an important facet of calling Raleigh your employer as well as your home.
