Equipment Operator Foreman

Equipment Operator Foreman

Salary

$58,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

Solid Waste Services 630 Beacon Lake Drive, Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00409

Department

Solid Waste Special Services

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Tuesday - Friday 6:00 am - 4:30 pm

Hiring Range

$58,000.00 - $72,500.00

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Job Description

As an Equipment Operator Foreman, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our field operations. You will lead, mentor, and work alongside a dedicated crew, overseeing the full scope of equipment operation. This position blends hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership, tasking you with solving complex on-site challenges, ensuring project efficiency, and fostering a culture of safety and growth through on-the-job training. If you are a skilled operator and a natural leader ready to make a tangible impact, we want you on our team.

Duties and Responsibilities

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.

• Leads and coordinates the work of a group of employees; assigns and prioritizes tasks; guides employees to instruct or advise on tasks or assignments
• Operates construction vehicles and equipment and serves as lead worker for maintenance and repair work assignments
• Provides guidance and training to crew workers for jobsite equipment
• Responds to and troubleshoots issues encountered during the course of work and maintains good communication with supervisor
• Maintains activity logs, records, and work-related documentation

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency; 3 to 5 years experience in light to medium construction equipment operation, or related work

OR

Any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted

Licenses or Certifications

• Valid North Carolina Class C Drivers License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire
• Valid North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

OR

• Valid North Carolina Class B Commercial Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Additional Information

Knowledge of:

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices
• Standard practices, methods and materials of assigned work
• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

Skill in:

• Training crew members on the jobsite
• Providing direction to coworkers
• Operating assigned equipment

Ability to:

• Communicate with coworkers, supervisors, the general public and others to sufficiently exchange or convey information and to receive work directions
• Respond to emergency situations
• Maintain records and work-related documentation

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Medium: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, at a construction site and in and around vehicles. Employees may occasionally work in an office or similar indoor environment, near moving traffic, and in confined spaces.

Work Exposure:

There is frequent exposure to fumes and airborne particles and loud noises. Employees may occasionally interact with individuals who are hostile or irate, in extreme cold (below 32 degrees) in extreme heat (above 100 degrees) and around moving mechanical parts.

City of Raleigh is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request

When you join the City of Raleigh's work family as a full-time employee, your benefits are an important part of your "total rewards". Your benefits impact many aspects of your life including your health, your finances, and the protection of your family. The City provides a comprehensive benefits package as part of our total rewards program to support you through important events in your life, to enhance your life outside work, and to help you plan and prepare for the future.

To find out about the Citys benefits package, and other programs, please visit our Employee Benefits page: https://raleighnc.gov/services/jobs-and-volunteering/pay-and-benefits

The City employs temporary and seasonal employees who generally are scheduled to work on a short-term basis. However, if you are hired as a temporary or seasonal employee, or as an intern, you are not eligible for the City of Raleigh's benefits.

01

Please select your highest level of education completed.

• Some high school
• High school diploma (or GED)
• Some college
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree
• PhD or other professional degree

02

How much relevant or comparable work experience do you have with construction equipment operation?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 to less than 4 years
• 4 to less than 5 years
• 5 to less than 6 years
• 6 to less than 7 years
• 7 to less than 8 years
• 8 to less than 9 years
• 9 to less than 10 years
• 10 years or more

03

Have you ever been terminated or forced to resign from a position?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to being terminated or forced to resign, please provide an explanation and the date.

05

Do you have a valid North Carolina Drivers License Class C or the ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Drivers License.
• I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 60 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 60 days of hire.

06

Do you have a valid North Carolina Class A (CDL) Commercial Drivers License or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Class A Drivers License.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class A Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 90 days of hire.

07

Do you have a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire?

• Yes, I currently have a valid NC Class B Drivers License.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class B Drivers License, but I can obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• No, I do not currently have a valid NC Class B Drivers License and NO, I cannot obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov