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Landscape Technician #2202-110500-01

Equipment Operator I

Date Opened
Friday, February 04, 2022 1:00 PM
Close Date
Friday, February 18, 2022 11:59 PM
Section
Aviation
Salary
  • $33,280.00 - $38,962.82.00/year
Employment Type
  • Full Time

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

Performs landscaping tasks and operates a variety of small engine equipment. Work includes chemical application, and general landscape maintenance and installation. This position operates various types of equipment at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.  Equipment operated includes mowers, skid steer, dingo, water truck, small motorized equipment, and chemical sprayer.


General Information:

• Works assigned shift Monday through Friday 7:00am – 3:30pm. Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required by assignment, inclement weather or urgent/emergency situations.  Subject to emergency calls back to work.

• Valid CDL-B preferred with no more than 6 points.  Ability to obtain and maintain City driving permit.  

• Certain criminal convictions will disqualify individuals from unescorted access privileges and therefore impact the ability to employ or retain employment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Sprays weeds and treats for pests. 
2. Performs routine and special landscape maintenance. 
3. Installs plant material and maintains landscape areas.
4. Operates small engine equipment such as chainsaws, string trimmers and blowers.
5. Operates heavy equipment and trucks such F550 dump truck, skid steer, dingo, truck with trailer and chemical sprayer.
6. Inspects assigned equipment for readiness and safety.
7. Completes related records and reports.
8. Performs related manual labor.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with landscape maintenance and installation. 
• Ability to work independently at multiple tasks. 
• Must be able to read and write sufficiently to complete records and reports.
• Basic computer skills to complete online work orders.
• Knowledge of safety precautions and work hazards involved in the operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations involved in the operation of equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner with airport tenants and the public.
• Ability to work other shifts and overtime when required.

Preferred Qualification

Prefer experience operating heavy equipment and trucks such F550 dump truck, skid steer, dingo, truck with trailer and chemical sprayer.

Minimum Qualifications

One year related work experience

OR

High School Graduate or Equivalent

AND

Required:  CDL within a year

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.

Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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