Equipment Operator III - Wastewater ( Linework Crew)

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Pension plan

Parking

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Wastewater Division seeks an Equipment Operator III to operate heavy equipment and transport crews to job sites in the Combined Operations area. You will perform routine maintenance and safety checks while supporting water reclamation projects.

Two years of Equipment Operator experience are preferred; a valid CDL is required, with Class A CDL possible for some assignments. This is an essential, on-site role with potential for extended hours during emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or equivalent knowledge.
• Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator or similar role preferred.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL required; Class A CDL may be preferred for some assignments.

Responsibilities

• Operates construction and wastewater system maintenance equipment (backhoes, jet/vactor cleaners, trenchers, 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 and maintaining clean equipment/work areas.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Vehicle transport

Safety checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Operates construction and wastewater system maintenance equipment such as backhoes, jet/vactor cleaners, 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.

Education/Experience

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.

Additional Information & Requirements

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 Location

Combined Operations, 1316 Ballentine Blvd.

Work Hours

Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.; standby duty rotation may be required.

Essential Position Requirements

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.

• Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
• Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
• Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
• Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre‑tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre‑tax payroll deduction.

• The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part‑time classified, unclassified permanent, full‑time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

Note

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

Supplemental Questions

01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

• I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02
Please select the highest level of education completed.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some College
• Associates/Vocational/Technical
• Bachelor's degree or higher

03
This position requires you to operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as backhoes, jet/vactor cleaners, trenchers and dump trucks, etc. How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment?

• I have less than 2 years experience
• I have 2 - 4 years of experience
• I have 4 - 6 years of experience
• I have more than 6 years of experience

04
Please select all equipment you have 2 or more years of experience using.

• Backhoe
• Dump Truck
• Jet/Vactor Cleaner
• Trenchers
• I don't have experience with any of these

05
Do you have underground utility system experience?

• Yes
• No

06
Do you currently have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

07
Please Select From The Following (A CDL Permit Is Not Considered a CDL License. If You Only Have a Permit, You Must Answer The Question As "I Do Not Possess a Valid CDL.")

• I possesss a valid Class A CDL
• I possess a valid Class B CDL
• I do not possess a valid Class A or B CDL

08
I understand that this is an Essential position which means I will be required to work 24 hour shifts during emergencies and weather events.

• Yes
• No

09
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.

10
Are you a temporary employee currently working within the Department of Utilities?

• Yes
• No

11
Have you successfully participated in the City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities Apprenticeship program?

• Yes
• No

12
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

• Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
• Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
• No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

13
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

14
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran
• I am a Disabled Veteran
• Required Question