Equipment Operator II - Water Distribution

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Utilities seeks qualified candidates for the Equipment Operator II role in Water Distribution. This position involves operating heavy trucks and performing maintenance, with a strong emphasis on safety and operational efficiency. A valid CDL is required, and the role offers a $5,000 signing bonus.

Benefits

One-time $5,000 signing bonus

Qualifications

• Two years operating heavy equipment experience preferred.
• Valid CDL required. Class A CDL is desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate large trucks for transporting materials.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading materials and maintaining work area.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Minor Equipment Maintenance

Transporting Materials

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Equipment Operator II in our Water Distribution Division. The Equipment Operator II is responsible for driving and operating large trucks used to deliver and haul away construction supplies, materials, and heavy equipment to job sites; transport heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites and are responsible for servicing and performing minor maintenance on equipment; transporting personnel to work sites; assist with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:

• Transporting personnel to work sites.
  
• Services and performs minor maintenance on equipment.
  
• Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
  
• Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs., climbs, stands, pulls, bends, stoops throughout portions of the work day; may stand for more than four hours.
  
• Drives and operates large trucks used to deliver and haul away construction materials and heavy equipment.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Two years operating heavy equipment.

Underground utility system experience preferred.

Valid CDL required. May require CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire, depending upon assignment. The desired candidate will possess a Class A CDL . Pre-employment testing on the operation of equipment may be required.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Work Location : 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia

This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.

This position is designated as an 'Essential'position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.