Heavy Equipment Operator

Chesterfield County; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesterfield County is seeking an experienced equipment operator for the Utilities division. The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus 3 years of heavy equipment experience, with emphasis on backhoes. A CDL Class A is required and tanker endorsement must be obtainable within one year.

Overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required; DOT regulations apply. Selected candidate will operate backhoes and excavators for sewer and water main projects, perform asphalt repairs, and assist with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3 years of experience with heavy equipment.
• Emphasis on backhoe operation and ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Light maintenance on heavy equipment; overtime may be required.
• Knowledge of OSHA excavations and trench safety; CDL Class A with tanker endorsement within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Operate rubber tire backhoes and excavators to dig around sewer and water mains.
• Perform asphalt repairs in roadways and operate other construction equipment.
• Conduct a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to sewer lines maintenance and repair.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

CDL Class A

Backhoe operation

Overtime willingness

Light maintenance

OSHA safety knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

High school diploma or GED and three years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment such as rubber tire backhoes, excavators and loaders, trenchers, crane trucks and dump trucks towing trailers; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Emphasis on backhoe operation. Ability to perform heavy lifting required. Ability to perform light maintenance on heavy equipment. Ability to work overtime as needed to include weekends and holidays. Knowledge of OSHA construction standard requirements related to excavations and trench safety. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A" required with the ability to obtain tanker endorsement within one year of employment.

This position is a federally regulated DOT position and is subject to random drug testing and alcohol testing. The use of medical marijuana for this position is prohibited.

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required. Based on the Virginia DMV point system, record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months. Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview. Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date.

Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.

Operate rubber tire backhoes and excavators to dig excavations around sewer & water mains; perform asphalt repairs in roadways, and operate other construction equipment and perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to sewer lines maintenance and repair. Perform other work as required.

This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

PLEASE NOTE: Position is open until filled (first review to begin August 24, 2026).

Monday - Friday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; include evenings, weekends and holidays

Utilities