Equipment Operator II – Blue-Greenway Grounds & Waterways

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Norfolk Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating heavy machinery and maintaining grounds as part of the Parks & Recreation team in Norfolk, VA. The role supports the St.

Paul’s Blue-Greenway construction and related water management projects. The position requires two years of machinery operation experience, a Virginia driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Virginia pesticide license within six months.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in operation of machinery needed for grounds maintenance and horticulture.
• Valid Virginia Driver's License, required.
• Able to obtain Virginia Pesticide license within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment to include Surf Rakes (clean beaches), backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, and maintainers.
• Maintains grounds and right of ways by collecting and delivering trash containers, mowing grass, raking leaves, digging holes, planting, pruning and maintaining trees and flower beds, mixing and applying chemicals, loading and applying mulch, weed eating, trimming, performing general care of landscape, grading athletic fields for game play, installing and maintaining turf, removing trees, grinding tree stumps, identifying plants and trees, cleaning up job sites, hauling topsoil, grading, removing snow, aerating lawns, cutting grass, trimming trees, removing dead limbs, removing storm damage, cutting back weeds, picking up and removing litter, refuse and debris from vacant lots.

Job description

City of Norfolk Equipment Operator II is responsible for operating heavy machinery and maintaining grounds as part of the Parks & Recreation team in Norfolk, VA. The role supports the St.

Paul’s Blue-Greenway construction and related water management projects. The position requires two years of machinery operation experience, a Virginia driver’s license, and the ability to obtain a Virginia pesticide license within six months.