Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Colonial Heights (Contract)

Colonial Heights (VA)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

6 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job summary

The City of Colonial Heights is seeking a Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator to operate heavy and light equipment for streets, drainage, and water/wastewater facilities. This full-time role includes responding to public inquiries and performing related duties as needed.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years of related experience, or an associate's degree with less experience, and must hold a valid CDL.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent with 3–5 years related work experience.
Associate's degree with <2 years related experience also acceptable.
Must possess an appropriate Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Operates heavy and light equipment to construct, maintain, and repair streets, roadways, and drainage.
2) Responds to public inquiries and addresses concerns.
3) Excavates water/sewer lines and digs trenches for line installation.
4) Performs landscaping and other duties as assigned.
5) Removes blockages and debris from streets and roadways.
6) Supports public works projects as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Public works

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + 3–5 years related experience

Two years college/Associate's degree + <2 years related experience

CDL required (class appropriate license)

Job description

Description

Open Until Filled.

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

Examples of Duties

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.

Education & Experience

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

Physical Demands & Work Environment

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.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health Insurance – The Local Choice

The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
Benefit Summaries
- Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary
- Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary
- High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary

Retirement

Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement

We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service
Day(s) Earned
Per Month
Max. Annual
Accrual Days
Max. Days for
Carry Forward
0 – 5 Years
1
12
24
Over 5 Years
1¼
15
30
Over 10 Years
1½
18
36
Over 20 Years
1¾
21
42

Paid Sick Leave

All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave may be accumulated at the rate of 1 1/2 times the regular rate for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a work week. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits – Pierce Group Benefits

Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products