Equipment Operator III - Wastewater (Evening Crew)

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% shift differential pay

Job summary

The City of Norfolk’s Wastewater Division seeks an Equipment Operator III to operate heavy equipment such as backhoes and jet/vactor cleaners, transport crew, and perform routine maintenance. Must have two years’ experience as an Equipment Operator and a valid CDL; Class A preferred. Lifts up to 75 lbs and may require Tanker endorsement within six months.

Shift: 3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m., with 10% differential. Work location: Combined Operations Center, 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Valid driver's license; CDL required; tanker endorsement may be required within six months.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs; ability to climb, stand, bend, and work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Operate construction and wastewater maintenance equipment.
• Transport crew and materials to job sites.
• Perform safety checks and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with loading/unloading and keeping work areas clean.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Vehicle maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Jet/Vactor cleaners

Trenchers

Dump trucks

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator III in our Wastewater Division. The person in this role 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 construction and wastewater system maintenance equipment such as backhoes,jet/vactorcleaners, trenchers, and dump trucks.
• 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.

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 experience as an Equipment Operator. Underground utility system experience highly preferred.

Valid driver's license, CDL required. May require CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire, depending upon assignment.

The desired candidate will possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License. Pre-employment testing on the operation of equipment may be required.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday; 3:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.

(This position is eligible to receive 10% shift differential pay.)

Work Location

Combined Operations Center: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk

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.