Transportation Equipment Operator Foreman - Stormwater

Transportation Equipment Operator Foreman - Stormwater

Salary

$58,000.00 - $87,000.00 Annually

Location

Transportation Central Operations 2550 Operations Way Raleigh, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00661

Department

Stormwater St Maint-Tran Svcs

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/23/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Work Hours

Monday - Friday; 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Hiring Range

$58,000.00 - $72,500.00

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Job Description

This position oversees and assists crews in the maintenance and repair of pipes, catch basins, dirt streets, and ditches; this position also operates various types of heavy equipment such as dump trucks, backhoes, front end loaders, and other types of equipment to assist with maintenance and repairs. This position is also responsible for assisting with cleanup during and after rainstorms, flooding, and other types of inclement weather.

About You:

If you are our candidate for this job, you will oversee and assist crews in pipe maintenance and repair, storm drain and catch basin cleaning and repair, dirt street maintenance, and ditch maintenance; you will be supervising and assisting leaf collection crews during leaf season; performing snow removal operations during inclement weather; acting as support staff during emergency events such as hurricanes, tornadoes, etc.; supervising assigned Stormwater crews; conducting employee performance evaluations; coordinating required safety training; implementing hiring and disciplinary actions for employees; other stormwater and street maintenance related duties.

About Us:

Joining our Transportation Maintenance Division will provide an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the maintenance of critical infrastructure such as sidewalks, curb and gutter, asphalt, medians, and storm drains.

As a member of our 222 person staff, you will contribute to maintenance of 1,130 miles of streets and sidewalks; the upkeep of over 33,000 curb ramps; and the protection of 3.2 million linear feet of stormwater pipes connecting more than 32,000 drainage inlets. The Stormwater Maintenance Unit is responsible for performing daily inspections, repairs, and maintenance of the City's stormwater assets.

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.

• Supervises Stormwater Maintenance crews

• Assists with maintenance and repairs

• Inspects completed work of crews

• Completes work order and service requests in Cityworks

• Performs work following established safety policies and procedures and applicable codes and regulations

• Completes employee evaluations, disciplinary actions

• Will be required to work extended hours on rotating shifts during leaf collection, emergencies, and inclement weather

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 Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record, or the ability to obtain within 60 days of hire

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

Additional Information

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience supervising employees

• Experience operating various types of heavy equipment

• Experience in use of Microsoft Windows including Outlook, Word, and Excel

• Standard practices, methods, and materials of assigned work

• Occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practices

• Uses and properties of supplies and equipment

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations

• Following directions and meeting standards

• Providing attention to detail in assignments

• Comprehending reference books and manuals

• Operating assigned tools and equipment

ADA and Other Requirements:

Work Environment and Physical Effort:

Very Heavy: Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, more than 50 pounds of force frequently, 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.

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 in this field?

• 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

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.

04

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.

05

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

• Yes
• No

06

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

Required Question

Employer City of Raleigh North Carolina

Address 222 W. Hargett St.

Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601

Website https://raleighnc.gov