Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Colonial Heights (Contract); Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Colonial Heights is seeking a Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator to manage and operate various heavy equipment and vehicles for the maintenance and repair of streets and water facilities. The role demands physical exertion and offers a full-time position with comprehensive benefits including health insurance and retirement plans. The ideal candidate should possess a high school diploma or equivalent experience, along with a Commercial Drivers License.

Benefits

Health Insurance (Anthem)

Virginia Retirement System

Group Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability coverage

13 paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related experience or 2 years of college with less experience.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy and light equipment for construction and maintenance.
• Removes blockages from streets and excavates water and sewer lines.
• Addresses public inquiries and performs landscaping duties.

Skills

Heavy Equipment Operation

Public Inquiry Handling

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree

Tools

Commercial Drivers License

Job description

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded

to the hiring department for review and consideration.

Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator: Operates heavy equipment, vehicles, and other relatedequipment.

• Operates heavy and light equipment, vehicles, and other specialized equipment to construct, maintain, and repair streets, roadways, drainage systems, and water/wastewater facilities.
• Removes blockages and debris from streets and roadways.
• Excavates water and sewer lines.
• Digs trenches for line installation.
• Performs landscaping duties as required.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent and three to less than five years directly related experience or,
• Two years of college or Associate's Degree and less than two years directly related experience
• Must possess appropriate class Commercial Drivers License

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access.

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.

Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.