Equipment Operator II (Water Production)

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for an Equipment Operator II to join their Water Production Division. In this vital role, you will operate heavy machinery, perform routine maintenance, and assist in various tasks to ensure the smooth operation of water treatment facilities. This position offers a competitive salary and a one-time signing bonus, along with the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where your contributions directly impact the community's water services. If you're passionate about utility operations and enjoy working outdoors, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Signing Bonus

Health Benefits

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience operating heavy equipment or completion of a City apprenticeship program.
• Knowledge of basic operational and technical processes.

Responsibilities

• Operate various heavy equipment for maintenance and repairs.
• Transport equipment and materials to job sites.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Vehicle Maintenance

Chemical Application

Traffic Direction

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Dump Trucks

Forklifts

Job description

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 doing routine maintenance on vehicles.

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Operates mowers, tractors, dump trucks, forklifts, and other motorized equipment.
  
• Applies chemicals to lakes, dredges lakes, harvests weeds, and repairs and rebuilds boat ramps.
  
• 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 the flow of traffic or redirecting traffic.
  
• Transports heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
  
• Performs safety checks, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment and tools.
  
• Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
  
• Lifts up to 75 lbs., climbs, stands, pulls, bends, stoops throughout portions of the work day.
  
• Assist workers as needed.

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 or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.

The preferred candidate will possess underground utility system experience.

Valid Driver's License required.

The preferred candidate will possess a Class A CDL.

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday; 6:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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 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.