Equipment Operator II - Water Distribution

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking an Equipment Operator II for the Water Distribution Division. The incumbent will drive and operate large trucks to deliver and haul construction materials and equipment to and from job sites, and perform routine maintenance on equipment and clean work areas.

Key duties include loading/unloading materials, transporting personnel, and ensuring safety while lifting up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Two years operating heavy equipment.
• Valid CDL required; Class A preferred.
• Tank Endorsement may be required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate large trucks to deliver and haul construction materials and equipment to job sites.
• Transport personnel to work sites and assist with loading/unloading materials.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and keep work areas clean.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb and stand for extended periods.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL driving

Safety and compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CDL Class A

Tank Endorsement

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 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.