Equipment Operator II (Water Production)

Republic of Green; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is looking for an Equipment Operator II for the Water Production Division. This role involves operating heavy machinery, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety at job sites. Candidates should have experience in heavy equipment operation and a valid driver's license. The position offers a competitive work schedule and a signing bonus.

Benefits

Signing Bonus of $5,000

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating heavy equipment or completion of City apprenticeship.
• Valid Driver's License required; Class A CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates various types of equipment including mowers and dump trucks.
• Performs routine maintenance and minor repairs on equipment.
• Transports heavy equipment and assists with job site tasks.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Safety Checks

Maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Tractors

Dump Trucks

Forklifts

Job description

Equipment Operator II (Water Production)

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator II in our Water Production Division. The Equipment Operator II will be responsible for driving various types of equipment to and from job sites, transporting crew, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

1. Operates mowers, tractors, dump trucks, forklifts, and other motorized equipment.
2. Applies chemicals to lakes, dredges lakes, harvests weeds, and repairs and rebuilds boat ramps.
3. Maintains pipeline by using heavy equipment to locate raw water mains, repairing and replacing air valves, maintaining and repairing equipment at pump stations, maintaining vaults and manholes, opening and closing valves, and assisting in directing or redirecting traffic flow.
4. Transports heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
5. Performs safety checks, routine maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment and tools.
6. Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
7. Lifts up to 75 lbs., and is able to climb, stand, pull, bend, and stoop throughout the workday.
8. Assists workers as needed.

Work requires knowledge of basic operational, technical, or office processes, equivalent to four years of high school or equivalent education.

Requires two years of experience operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.

The preferred candidate will possess underground utility system experience.

Valid Driver's License is required; a Class A CDL is preferred.

Work hours are Monday through Thursday, 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Work location: Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant, 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia.

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

This is an 'Essential' position; extended, rotating, on-call hours, nights, weekends, and holidays may be required in response to emergencies or severe weather.