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**INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED IN DETERMINING YOUR QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.**The City of Fayetteville is currently recruiting for an Equipment Operator II in the Public Services Department to operate light and medium power-driven equipment requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) (such as refuse trucks, yard waste trucks, dump trucks, tractor mowers, street sweepers, snow plows, salt spreaders, crane trucks, etc.), to assist with the collection of municipal solid waste, recycling materials and other debris removal from City streets and rights-of-way, as well as to maintain and upkeep streets, rights-of-way, parks, horticulture, cemeteries and other City property.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- * Operate and maintain light and medium sized equipment and other ancillary equipment in support of the collection of municipal solid waste, yard debris and recyclables, and operate to upkeep streets, rights-of-way and City properties.
- Participate in all required training classes both in the classroom and in the field and practice all safety rules and procedures; exhibit safe movements while operating trucks and equipment.
- Participate in the repair and maintenance of City owned properties such as parks, cemeteries, streets, roads, alleyways, and/or drainage systems; transport and deliver equipment from construction sites, maintenance facilities, storage yards and/or other locations as required.
- Participate in the collection, driving, hauling and disposal of municipal solid waste and/or yard debris at the appropriate landfill or transfer facility; perform additional tasks such as loading carts; repairing carts, using shovels, rakes, brooms, etc., while removing debris from the street or curb line..
- Perform additional grounds maintenance, construction and maintenance tasks such as mowing, clearing fence lines of obstructions, grading, seeding, concrete work, truck driving, asphalt spreading, jackhammering and a variety of minor repair activities.
- Maintain records and logs of all work performed, perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and perform basic preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
- Install street barricades and cones prior to the performance of street repair activities; direct and control traffic around work sites.
- Communicate effectively with supervisors and others as needed through all methods of communication technology including but not limited to radios, digital phones and on board communication devices.
- Respond as needed before/after and during emergencies, weather events, etc. utilizing spreaders and snow removal equipment including front-end loaders, snowplows, tractors, etc.
- Respond to public inquires in a courteous manner; investigate and respond to complaints from the public; resolve issues in the area of assignment.
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Minimum QualificationsAny combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Please Note: Candidates selected for hire will be required to submit proof of education prior to a firm job offer being made. Therefore, to avoid delays in the hiring process, it is strongly recommended that you attach a copy of your official graduation certificate(s) from higher level institution(s) at the time of your application submission.
ExperienceTwo years of experience involving the skilled operation of refuse equipment or medium construction and maintenance equipment in parks, cemeteries, horticultural environments, street repair/maintenance or related field.
TrainingEquivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.
Required*LICENSING & CERTIFICATIONS:*Possession of an appropriate valid driver’s license; possession of or the ability to obtain a class B CDL within six months of hire, and ability to maintain insurability. Applicants with an active CDL are preferred.
PreferredPossession of, or ability to obtain within one year of hire date: CPR certification; Forklift certification; Defensive Driving course completion; FEMA Training Certification; First Aid certification; Trenching & Excavation certification; Confined Space Entry certification; NCDOL 10-hour Occupational Safety General Industry certification; Work Zone Safety certification; Flagger certification.
From the time of closing, the selection process is anticipated to last approximately 4 - 6 weeks. The process will consist of a panel interview with the selected candidate being subject to a pre-employment DOT physical, physical abilities test, drug screen, background check and driving history check.An Equal Opportunity Employer
Health And Dental InsuranceThe City of Fayetteville Employee Healthcare Benefit Plan provides comprehensive and affordable health and dental coverage while maintaining reasonable costs to employees. Coverage is available for all regular status employees scheduled to work 30 hours or more per week. Employees may also choose to cover eligible dependents. The premium is deducted on a pre-tax basis, with the City paying a portion of the premium. Qualifying employees are eligible for benefits on the 1st day of the month following 30 days of service.
Employer Paid LeaveVacation LeaveRegular employees begin accruing vacation leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on years of service
and the number of hours an employee is scheduled to work.
Sick LeaveRegular employees begin accruing sick leave the first day of employment. Accruals are based on the number of hours
scheduled to work; regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month. Sick leave hours accumulate without
limits and may be used toward creditable service upon retirement from the NC Local Governmental Retirement System.
HolidaysThe City of Fayetteville observes 12 paid holidays per calendar year. When Christmas day is on a Wednesday, an
additional holiday is provided making for 13 paid holidays.
BereavementRegular employees are eligible for bereavement leave. The City will authorize 24 hours per calendar year to mourn or
attend a funeral or memorial service of a family member.
RetirementThe City of Fayetteville assists employees in securing their financial future during retirement by participating in the NC
Local Governmental Employees’ Retirement System, administered by the State of North Carolina. Regular employees
scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week become members in the retirement system upon employment. As a member
of this system, employees are required to contribute 6% of their gross salary on a tax-deferred basis.
Deferred Compensation PlansTo further assist employees in saving for retirement, the City offers two supplemental retirement savings programs. These
programs enable regular full-time, and part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week, an opportunity to save a
portion of their salary on a tax-deferred basis to supplement their retirement benefits. These programs are the NC 401(k)
plan and NC 457 plan; both administered by Empower. The City currently contributes 4% of base salary to an eligible
employee’s NC 401(k) account.
Cafeteria Plan / Supplemental BenefitsRealizing that each employee may have different insurance needs, the City offers its employees the opportunity to supplement City-provided benefits by selecting from the benefits listed below. These benefits are offered at employee's expense through payroll deduction:
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Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) – Healthcare and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts (pre-tax)
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Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
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Optional Life & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
Death BenefitThe first year an employee contributes to the retirement system, the City provides a death benefit of $3,000 once the
employee is benefits eligible. After one year as a contributing member of the Retirement System, a death benefit is provided
by the NC Retirement System that is equal to the highest 12 months’ salary in a row during the 24 months before death, no
less than $25,000 and no more than $50,000. There is no cost to the employee for this benefit.
Pay Periods / Deduction For Benefits / Direct DepositCity employees are paid bi-weekly (every other Friday). Benefit deductions are taken for 24 pay periods of the year. As an added convenience and safety measure, the City requires all new employees to sign up for direct deposit.
Employee Assistance ProgramThe EAP is available at no cost to all employees and their household members. The EAP provides confidential guidance
on legal, financial and personal issues affecting your health, relationships and job.
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Responses to the supplemental questions must reflect the information provided under the "Work Experience" section of the application. Your responses will be used to determine whether or not you possess the minimum qualifications required for this position at the time of application.
- * I have read and complied with the above statement.
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How did you hear about this position?
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Are you a current City of Fayetteville employee?
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Have you held an out-of-state driver's license (other than NC) in the past 3 years?
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Do you currently possess a valid driver's license?
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Do you currently possess a Class B or Class A CDL?
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If you do not currently possess a Class B CDL, you will be required to obtain one within six (6) months of hire. Are you able to meet this condition of employment?
- Yes
- No
- Currently possess a valid Class B or Class A CDL
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Do you currently have an acceptable driving record in accordance with the City of Fayetteville driving standard? Click here to view the City of Fayetteville's driving standard's list of an unacceptable driving record criteria.
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These positions require meeting and maintaining vehicle insurability with the City of Fayetteville. Are you willing to accept this condition of employment?
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How many years of experience do you have involving the skilled operation of refuse equipment or medium construction and maintenance equipment ?
- 4+ years
- 2 - 3 years
- One year or less
- None
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From the list below, please select the area of experience you have involving skilled operation of medium construction and maintenance equipment.
- Cemetery
- Construction
- Farming
- Horticulture
- Parks
- Streets
- Other
- None of the above
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If you selected "other" in the previous question, please specify your area of experience (if this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below).
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Briefly describe your experience with asphalt work, sidewalk repairs, potholes patching, crack sealing, and excavation of cuts. (if this question does not apply, please type N/A in the space provided below).
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From the list below, please select all the certifications you currently possess.
- Confined Space Entry Certification
- CPR Certification
- Defensive Driving Certification
- FEMA Training Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Flagger Certification
- Forklift Certification
- NCDOL 10-hour Occupational Safety General Industry Certification
- Trenching & Excavation Certification
- Work Zone Safety Certification
- None of the Above
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These positions require to be on call 24/7 and our employees must be able to work when called in to work. Are willing to accept this condition of employment?
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These positions require you to walk, stand, sit, stoop or kneel for extended periods of time. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
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These positions require the ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds and occasionally to lift weights more than 50 pounds but not to exceed 80 pounds. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
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These positions involve field work environment; exposure to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, gases, confined work places, and inclement weather conditions; work around medium construction equipment. Are you willing to accept these working conditions?
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These positions may require you to work outdoors at least 10 - 12 hours a day and/or night as needed. Are you willing to accept this working condition?
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INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED! You may attach a resume; however, the application MUST include a 10-year history. Please answer all questions on the application in their entirety and your application MUST include the following:
- * Drivers License Number
- Employer information including salary, address, phone number, supervisor name, and reason for leaving for each employer
- Complete Education History (including High School)
- A complete 10-year history to include gaps you have had between employment and/or school attendance. Example: Office Assistant 1/2011 – present The Company 123 Hay Street Fayetteville, NC 28301 (910) 555-5555 Unemployed 6/2004 – 12/2010 Unemployed Student 12/2000 - 6/2004 My High School Fayetteville, NC 28301 Applications without a 10-year history and all the required information will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Please take a moment to review your application for completeness.
- I have read and understand the above statement
- Required Question
