Equipment Operator II - Water Distribution

City of Peoria, Arizona; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An essential position within a forward-thinking department, this role as an Equipment Operator II offers the chance to operate large trucks and heavy equipment in the Water Distribution Division. Candidates will engage in transporting materials, performing minor maintenance, and assisting with various job site tasks. This position requires physical stamina and a valid CDL, with the added incentive of a one-time signing bonus. Join a dedicated team where your contributions are vital to maintaining essential services and responding to emergencies. If you thrive in dynamic environments and enjoy hands-on work, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $5,000

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience operating heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of basic operational and technical processes required.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate large trucks for transporting materials and equipment.
• Perform minor maintenance on equipment and assist with job site tasks.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Basic Maintenance Skills

Physical Stamina

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Large Trucks

Job description

Equipment Operator II - Water Distribution

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.
• Servicing and performing minor maintenance on equipment.
• Assisting with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
• Lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs., climbing, standing, pulling, bending, stooping throughout portions of the work day; may stand for more than four hours.
• Driving and operating 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.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.