Equipment Operator III - Water Distribution

City of Norfolk; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking an Equipment Operator III in the Water Distribution Division. The role involves operating backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks, transporting crews and materials, and performing routine maintenance on vehicles.

Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator and a valid driver's license are required; a Class A CDL is desirable, and pre-employment testing on backhoe operation may be required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Operates construction and system maintenance equipment such as backhoes, excavators, 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.

Skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Backhoes

Excavators

Trenchers

Dump trucks

CDL Driver's License - Tanker Endorsement

Sprayer Technician

CPR certification

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator III in our Water Distribution 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.

The essential functions of this position includes but are not limited to:

• Operates construction and system maintenance equipment such as backhoes, excavators, 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.
• May be required to assist workers

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; depending on assignment, valid CDL Driver's License - Tanker Endorsement ; Sprayer Technician or CPR certification may be required.

The desired candidate will possess a Class A CDL.

Pre-employment testing on the operation of a backhoe may be required.

Work Location: Combined Operations: 1316 Ballentine Blvd.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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.