Lead Street & Heavy Equipment Operator

Town of Herndon; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Herndon is seeking a Utility Equipment Operator III (Streets) to operate medium to heavy asphalt and related equipment for ongoing street maintenance in Herndon, VA. This lead role supports the supervisor and may oversee O&M projects, while maintaining work records and performing minor repairs to equipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, vocational asphalt training, and at least three years of heavy equipment experience, plus CDL with air brake endorsements or

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Vocational/technical training in asphalt repair and quality control.
• Minimum of three years’ experience or training involving heavy equipment.
• Experience as a crew lead highly desirable.
• Local municipality public works experience strongly preferred.
• Valid Class A CDL with air brake endorsement and acceptable record, or ability to obtain within one year of employment.
• Possession of tanker endorsement, or ability to obtain within six months of employment or after CDL obtained.
• Must obtain both VDOT flagger certification and forklift operator license within six months of employment with the town.

Responsibilities

• Operates a variety of heavy equipment for street maintenance, including asphalt paver, roller, backhoe, and related machinery.
• Serve as lead worker on job sites and coordinate activities.
• Repair potholes, signs, fences, and roads; construct asphalt repairs and lay gravel.
• Service and perform minor repairs to equipment; transport equipment as needed.
• Shovel asphalt patches and inspect subcontractor paving.
• Set up detours and signs for detours and special events; coordinate with subcontractors.
• Lay brick for sidewalks and crosswalks.
• Set up and break down safe work zones; flag traffic during maintenance.
• Perform snow and ice removal as needed.
• May act as division supervisor in supervisor’s absence; assist in cleanup after traffic accidents.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Crew leadership

Public works experience

CDL with air brake

Tank endorsement

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational/technical asphalt training

Job description

The Town of Herndon is seeking a Utility Equipment Operator III (Streets) to operate medium to heavy asphalt and related equipment for ongoing street maintenance in Herndon, VA. This lead role supports the supervisor and may oversee O&M projects, while maintaining work records and performing minor repairs to equipment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, vocational asphalt training, and at least three years of heavy equipment experience, plus CDL with air brake endorsements or