Equipment Operator/Laborer

The Town of Fraser recognizes that employees are our principal competitive advantage. We believe in attracting and retaining a diverse and professional workforce that is engaged and committed to our values, goals, and objectives. Our culture emphasizes innovation, creativity, open communication, quality management, and work-life balance.

We are seeking to fill an Equipment Operator /Laborer position.

This position performs operation and maintenance functions on the Town's streets, sidewalks, parks, playgrounds, street lights, public roads buildings, equipment, and snow management.

This is a full-time year-round position that includes a competitive benefits package.

Major Duties:

• Assist with general maintenance and repair on all streets and sidewalks to include installation and repair of signage, delineators, patching, crack sealing, striping, sweeping, snow removal and shoveling, traffic control, streetlights, traffic signals, bridges, culverts and drainage areas, as well as trash and debris removal.
• Park maintenance and repairs on playground equipment, fencing, shelters, benches and tables, signage, lighting, statue bases, trash receptacles, bridges, railings, and stairs. May include mowing, trimming, watering and fertilization of grass areas.
• Trail maintenance and repairs include grooming of gravel paths and patching of asphalt
• path widths and shoulders, fencing, bridges, railings, shelters, kiosks and signage, benches, tables, trash receptacles and landscaping materials.
• Building maintenance will include minor repairs of heating, plumbing, electrical and roofing systems. Removal of snow and ice from, and placement of salt/traction sand on, walks, steps and parking areas. Application of stains and paint products to interiors and exteriors.
• Maintenance and repairs on all fleet vehicles as needed through monitoring of records and hour meter/mileage readings. Duties include motor and hydraulic oil and filter changes, hose and belt replacement, tire repair, fluid replacements, washing and vacuuming of vehicles. General housekeeping of all vehicles, shop, tools and equipment is mandatory.
• Assist with the general maintenance and repairs of the public drinking water production and distribution systems and the wastewater collection systems. Duties include repairs to both water and sewer infrastructure, fire hydrant and sewer line flushing, repairs and painting. Exercising, flushing, and mapping of water and sewer main lines, valves and manholes. Perform water and sewer main line locates as required by UNCC utility locate requests. Assist with minor repairs at the water treatment facilities, storage tanks, well fields, metering pits and pressure reducing valve vaults; assist with stocking of chemicals such that apply to the operation of the WTP’s.
• Maintain work areas, shop, grounds, office, restrooms and common use areas in a neat, clean and orderly fashion.
• Perform daily, monthly, semi-annual and annual maintenance on all vehicles, compressors, heating units, pressure washers, hoses and equipment.
• Responsible for vehicle pre-trip inspections prior to the use of all medium and heavy duty equipment.
• Perform special projects and miscellaneous duties such as event and function set-ups and as directed by a Supervisor.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.