Equipment Operator Foreman
Salary
$58,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually
Location
Public Utilities Raleigh Water 1715 Wendell Boulevard, Wendell, NC
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
2026-00526
Department
PU Sewer Maintenance
Opening Date
07/20/2026
Closing Date
8/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 6:30 am - 3:00 pm
Hiring Range
$58,000.00 - $72,500.00
Job Description
This position functions as the primary Field Supervisor for one or more construction crews assigned to the Repair Program within the Sewer Maintenance Division. Crews within this program are tasked with repairing deficiencies found within the sanitary sewer collection system, as well as responding to emergency calls. Incumbents provide direct crew supervision, jobsite planning, resource allocation/coordination, emergency call response investigation, and work documentation functions.
Scheduled working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:30 am to 3:00 pm. This position carries with it an on-call requirement which includes 8 hours of paid standby time per on-call week, plus the potential to earn overtime pay at 1.5 times the normal hourly rate for hours worked over 40. This position will report to the East Raleigh Operations Center, located at 1715 Wendell Blvd, Wendell, NC 27591.
The benefits of being a City of Raleigh Heavy Equipment Operator:
Get your CDL! The City will provide CDL training and license reimbursement upon passing the CDL exam
Education provided to learn Water Distribution/Wastewater Collection Operator standards and earn certifications
Qualifying Equipment Operator, Foreman are eligible for training certifications that provide stipends of additional pay up to 12.5%
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.
Serve as the first level supervisor for labor and equipment operator staff, by assigning work and monitoring work completion. Performs oversight of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance workers supporting City department(s) or maintenance functions; Guides staff in the selection of proper maintenance tools and equipment for tasks; Ensures work is performed following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations
Required to fulfill call duty on a rotating basis which will include weekends and/or holidays. May be required to work extended shifts including shifts outside of normal business hours and work on weekends and/or holidays
Assist with general supervision and personnel functions of direct reports, to include hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary actions, termination, and performance evaluation activities
Perform quality assurance checks on completed work and electronic work orders. Assist with training new and current employees on work processes, safety procedures, and other necessary work tasks. Conduct work notification to affected customers prior to work commencement. Follow up with customers regarding various work-related issues or concerns
Mark work areas and submit utility locate requests via the NC 811 system. Direct oversight and guidance of heavy equipment operators who excavate sanitary sewer mains, manholes, and other appurtenances within the public right of way, in close proximity to adjacent utilities
Plans, monitors and reviews daily work activities. Monitors inventory, resources and materials needs; initiates orders for resources based on requirements; may work with contract workers and trade specialists by scheduling and coordinating repairs and maintenance services. Work is conducted in both indoors and outdoors environments. Work conducted outdoors may be in close proximity to heavy equipment, vehicle traffic, and open excavations
Oversee setup/teardown of traffic control work zones and various safety equipment including trench boxes, hydraulic shoring, and confined space equipment. Monitors such work to ensure applicable rules and regulations are followed. Instruct staff completing various manual labor tasks such as cutting asphalt streets or concrete sidewalks, hand digging to locate buried utilities, loading/unloading heavy equipment, using gas powered saws to cut and remove damaged sewer pipes, installation of new sewer pipes/fittings, replacement of sewer manhole rings/covers, backfilling excavations, work site cleanup, materials hauling/disposal, and additional site restoration activities
Document work progress and complete electronic work orders. Respond to customer generated calls and investigate reports of issues to determine appropriate corrective actions. Provide support to the City's emergency response in the event of inclement weather, to include support for debris cleanup after severe storms or snow and ice response for Division facilities. May fill in for assigned Utilities Crew Supervisor during absences or vacancies
Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned
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.
Examples of preferred relatable experience:
Construction: grading, storm drain, site work, builder, plumber, any utility construction (including fiber installation), road construction
Landscaping: installer, maintenance, irrigation
Mechanics: heavy equipment, HVAC, hydraulic systems
Farming: manual labor, equipment operating
Moving Company: labor, truck driver
General Municipal Worker: utility inspector
Tech School Student: mechanical
Firefighter: full or part-time
Licenses or Certifications:
Valid North Carolina Class C Driver's 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
Preferred Qualifications:
NC WPCSOCC Collection System Operator Certification Grade I or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire
Collection Grade II
Additional Information
Knowledge of:
Skill in:
Ability to:
ADA and Other Requirements:
Work Environment and Physical Effort:
Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of forcefrequently, and/or more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Work Environment:
Work is typically performed in an outdoor environment, construction site, and in a vehicle. Employees may occasionally work in a street environment (near moving traffic), confined space, warehouse environment, or shop environment.
Work Exposures:
There is frequent exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), extreme heat (above 100 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles and loud noises. Work is this position is occasionally exposed to individuals who are hostile or irate, individuals with known violent backgrounds, communicable diseases and/or toxic or caustic chemicals and substances.
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.
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Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina
Address 222 W. Hargett St.
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Website https://raleighnc.gov