• Job Description

  Req#: 5215745
  The City of Greenville's Public Works Department is seeking a motivated individual for the Grounds Maintenance Technician III position in our Building & Grounds division. This position operates a variety of complex and difficult heavy-duty construction equipment requiring a high level of skill and competence.
  
  FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Operates complex and heavy-duty construction equipment utilized in landscape construction and maintenance;
  • Performs a variety of earth moving projects including grading, excavating, stockpiling, technical landscape maintenance, and construction activities;
  • Serves as a lead worker by directing, monitoring, and assisting crews;
  • Applies pesticides and herbicides appropriately;
  • Loads and unloads equipment and attachments;
  • Performs routine maintenance to equipment;
  • Inspects, cleans, lubricates, and makes minor adjustments to equipment;
  • Observes and reports malfunctions of equipment;
  • Directs and monitors equipment operators and laborers;
  • Operates equipment as needed;
  • Prepares equipment operating activity reports; and
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  Education and Experience:
  • High school diploma or GED; and
  • One to three years experience operating heavy construction equipment.
  • One year of supervisory or crew leader experience (preferred).
  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  
  Knowledge of:
  • operation, maintenance, capabilities, and limitations of difficult and complex heavy construction equipment and related attachments.
  • occupational hazards and proper safety precautions involved in the operation of assigned equipment.
  • state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations involved in operating heavy equipment.
  Skilled in:
  • use of assigned equipment.
  • repairs and maintenance of assigned equipment.
  Ability to:
  • read and interpret surveyor's reports, grade stakes, and other materials, and complete job to specifications.
  • judge terrain, determine the amount of cut and fill required, and correctly alter earth to desired construction design.
  • direct the work of assigned crew members.
  • prepare reports.
  • perform strenuous work requiring good physical condition.
  • work in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to the outdoor elements.
  • understand and follow oral and written instructions.
  • establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public and other employees.
  • meet the mental and physical demands of the job.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid North Carolina driver's license and have an acceptable driving record.
  • Valid N.C. Class A or B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required within twelve months of hire (training provided by the City of Greenville).
  • N.C. Pesticide License required within twelve months of hire (training provided by the City of Greenville).
  • This position requires work during inclement weather, natural disasters, emergency situations, and on call duty.

• About the company

  Greenville is the medical, economic, education, cultural, and industrial hub of Eastern North Carolina. The City covers approximately 35 square miles and has a population of 81,798 (according to U.S. Census data). Greenville, NC is located in the no...

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