Job Description

Posting number: 202600361

Department: Engineering

Division: Stormwater

Job classification: Motor Equipment Operator I - Stormwater

Posting type: Open

Categories: Drivers

Summary

Motor Equipment Operator I - Stormwater

Engineering Department / Stormwater Division

Salary Range: $20.76 - $34.26 Hourly / $43,180.80 - $71,260.80 Annually

FLSA Position Class: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm

Posting Closing Date: November 11, 2026

Summary

This position is responsible for a variety of construction, maintenance, and repair assignments involving the use of specialized tools and equipment as it relates to stormwater drainage, runoff, and related infrastructure.

Examples of duties

NOTE: Employee may be required to respond to a disaster, either natural or man-made, to serve the citizens of Statesville and meet the needs of the organization, which may result in the assignment of other duties and take precedence over duties described in this job description. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

• Assists with a variety of heavy manual work in connection with the repair, maintenance, and construction of stormwater infrastructure.
• Performs general maintenance on municipal facilities and equipment.
• Operates a variety of equipment such as trucks, jet rodders, flexible rodders, backhoes, skid steers, and mini excavators.
• Transports sand, stone, gravel, and other supplies to work sites.
• Operates a light truck carrying crew, tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists in loading and unloading equipment and materials.
• Works in stream and creek environments and city-maintained rights-of-way.
• Assists in the installation of trench shoring equipment.
• Operates light equipment.
• Sets up work zones.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or GED.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• One (1) year of experience in the operation of trucks and heavy, motorized equipment such as backhoes, skid steers, and mini excavators.

Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL Class A license, or any valid CDL Class A license with ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL Class A within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina. OR
• Possession of a valid North Carolina CDL Class B license, or any valid CDL Class B license with ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL Class B within 60 days of establishing a permanent residence in North Carolina AND the ability to obtain a North Carolina CDL Class A within twelve (12) months of hire date.
• Possession of a valid Confined Space Safety certification or ability to obtain within twelve (12) months of hire date.

Supplemental information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and stormwater construction equipment.
• Thorough knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary for the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.
• Thorough knowledge in the use of common and specialized hand and power tools required in the work.
• General knowledge of permissible and prohibited activities that could affect water quality and quantity conditions in sensitive aquatic environment areas.
• Ability to follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Ability to operate various types of automotive equipment.
• Ability to properly place cones, barricades, warning devices, and direct traffic flow at job sites.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly, concisely, and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, other departments, supervisors, city officials, and the general public.

Job Related Physical Requirements

This position involves heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical activity related to this position may require the use of fingers and hands, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for operation of machines, motor vehicles, or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities.

Working Conditions

The employee is subject to indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including extreme cold and heat, vibration, noise, fumes, odors, gases, dust, oils, and hazards including work around operating machinery and uneven surfaces.