Heavy Equipment Operator #51800

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Heavy Equipment Operator #51800

Heavy Equipment Operator #51800 Department: General Services

Hiring Range: $42,390.00 - $49,816.00 ($20.38 - $23.95 per hour)

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

General Statement Of Duties This position provides maintenance services for Burke County facilities. This position operates heavy equipment for the County. Position requires approximately 40 hours of work per workweek.

Duties And Responsibilities To successfully perform this position, an individual must be able to perform the following:

• Operates all heavy equipment in an independent, efficient, and safe manner abiding by federal, state, and local laws and regulations
• Inspects items being removed from the heavy equipment to ensure they are being transported to the proper location
• Performs preventative maintenance on equipment
• Ensure that all debris and waste in the facilities or in surrounding areas are disposed of properly
• Performs other duties as required or assigned

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least one (1) to three (3) years of experience in operating heavy equipment developing the necessary knowledge and skill for this position

Special Requirements (upon Hire, Unless Otherwise Indicated)

• Valid North Carolina Driver's License
• Preferred Valid North Carolina Commercial Driver's License Class B (within 1 year of hire)

Physical Requirements, Working Conditions, And Occupational Exposures

• Vision requirements, with or without corrective lenses, including close and distant vision, ability to adjust focus, depth and color perfection, night and peripheral vision
• Occasionally lifts more than one hundred (100) pounds
• Routinely lifts up to fifty (50) pounds
• Routinely spends time stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, pushing or pulling, and reaching with hands and arms
• Frequently spends time standing, walking, sitting, climbing or balancing, engaging in repetitive motions
• Working in situations without following safety measures and not wearing appropriate personal protective equipment ("PPE") may result in situations that could result in total disability, critical illness, or loss of life
• Working conditions may include:
• Individuals are occasionally exposed to extreme heat (non-weather) and extreme cold (non-weather)
• Individuals frequently work near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places
• Individuals are frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions
• Frequently subjected to loud noises

Required Skills/Abilities

• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Ability to convey detailed instructions loudly, accurately, and/or quickly
• Ability to express or exchange ideas through verbal communication
• Ability to receive detailed instructions or information through verbal communication
• Ability to use measuring devices
• Ability to operate and use systems, technologies, motor vehicles, and machines required to perform duties of this position
• Ability to observe general surroundings and activities
• Demonstrates verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

Application Process: Burke County paper applications can be obtained at the Human Resources office, located at 200 Avery Ave. Morganton, NC, Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm; online applications are available at: www.burkenc.org. Completed applications should provide a complete work history, including a detailed and thorough list of job duties. Incomplete applications will not be processed.

Burke County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. Job Details

Job ID #51800 Category Solid Waste Status Open Salary Hiring Range: $42,390.00 - $49,816.00 ($20.38 - $23.95 per hour) Posted July 27, 2026 8:00 AM Closing Open Until Filled

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