Equipment Operator III - Wastewater ( Linework Crew)

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk seeks an Equipment Operator III for its Wastewater Division. This role requires operating various heavy equipment, performing maintenance duties, and transporting materials. Candidates should have a valid CDL, two years of experience, and may receive a signing bonus of $5,000.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Valid driver's license, CDL required.
• Underground utility system experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates construction and wastewater system maintenance equipment.
• Transports heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
• Performs safety checks, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Routine maintenance

Safety checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Equipment Operator III - Wastewater ( Linework Crew)

Equipment Operator III - Wastewater ( Linework Crew)

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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/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.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.Â

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

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Valid driver's license, CDL required. Â 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.Â

Work Location:Â Combined Operations, 1316 Ballentine Blvd.

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

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

This position is designated as an 'Essential'Â position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Construction

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