Equipment Operator, Principal - Provisional

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for provisional Equipment Operator, Principal positions. Incumbents operate heavy equipment and assist with projects as directed.

This is a temporary role with leadership responsibilities, requiring a valid Virginia driver’s license and CDL endorsements. Expect fieldwork, safety emphasis, and potential supervision of crew under the manager’s direction.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Two years of experience at Equipment Operator, Senior level.
• Training in equipment used at this level of assignment.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be accepted.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles.
• Assist with special projects and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Lead, train, and develop crew members as leadworker.
• Ensure safety and compliance during operations and emergencies.
• Load, transport, and deliver materials and equipment.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Customer Service

Map reading

Safety rules

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The maximum hiring compensation for this position is not to exceed an hourly rate of $28.125.

City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill several provisional positions of Equipment Operator, Principal. The incumbents are responsible for operating heavy equipment and machinery, assisting with special projects and other required tasks.

City of Richmond Public Works employees are consideredessential personnel and will be required to workduringdeclared emergencies and major weather events.

This is a temporary position and the selected candidate will not be eligible for full City benefits. Please review the City of Richmond's HR page for a full list of available benefits.

• Operating a variety of trucks to include dump trucks with trailer, tandem dump trucks, tractor-trailers, oil distributor, payloader, flushertruck/waster tanker, small paver, backhoe, rubber tire roller, service truck, hole auger and pole truck, bucket truck, concrete truck, chipper spreader, vactor, snow removal equipment, street sweeper and complex hydraulics, small cranes, backhoe, and other equipment as required by manager or Division needs
• Attending training and development sessions required for advancement or promotion
• Operatingspecialized equipment, machinery or vehicles, such as waste collection rear loader vehicles, yard waste container vehicles, knuckle-arm boom vehicles and other waste collection equipment assigned to unit, division, or department
• Following assigned route, understanding and reading street maps, removing debris, litter, loads material into trucks and operating equipment that supports snow removal operations, when needed
• Providing the required service maintenance and needed repairs, comprehensive repair records of the equipment and other duties assigned by manager
• Loading, transporting, and delivering refuse; establishing safe work zones by erecting barricades and signs, when needed; and directing traffic
• Driving monitors, repairing or reporting vehicles that may have damage, faults, breaks, or leaks such as hydraulic fluids, gas, or water, in existing equipment
• Providing leadership, training and the development of crew members assigned
• Providing a team environment at all times
• Removing debris, vegetation, sludge, earth, or broken pavement and loads trucks for transport; locating and exposing underground structures or pipelines; and preparingor restoring work sites
• Loading, transporting, and unloading supplies and equipment
• Transporting co-workers to and from work sites; establishes safe work zones by erecting barricades and signs
• Maintainingequipment, machinery, or vehicles in good working order; observing established protocols and procedures for safe operation and storage or equipment and machinery; performing routine maintenance; reporting damaged or unsafe equipment to supervisor
• Determining amount and type of materials, equipment and/or tools necessary to complete tasks
• Assigning work, providing guidance, and instructing others as s leadworker
• Attending training and development needed to prepare for the next level or promotion opportunity
• Performing other related duties as assigned

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience at the Equipment Operator, Senior level
• Training in equipment used at this level of assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

PREFERRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least two (2) years of experience as a team lead, supervisor or manager
• Microsoft Office Suite experience

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver's license
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial driver's license with proper endorsements in accordance with Division of Motor Vehicle regulations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Complex heavy equipment and vehicles
• Hydraulics
• Safety rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools
• Basic math
• Usage of various tools and equipment
• Traffic safety

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Generating, completing, and distributing reports and other forms
• Oral and written communication
• Customer Service
• Map reading
• Preparing and restoring a work site
• Operating equipment in the Equipment Operator and Equipment Operator, Senior classifications, as well as operating equipment and vehicles mentioned above

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Organize
• Problem solve