Senior Equipment Operator — Grounds & Fleet

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Pension plan

Life insurance

Medical and dental coverage

457 deferred compensation

Long-term disability

Supplemental life insurance

Parking

Job summary

City of Norfolk is seeking an Equipment Operator III to operate heavy equipment such as surf rakes, backhoes, and loaders for grounds maintenance. The role includes mowing, pruning, planting, and debris removal, with emphasis on safety checks and basic maintenance.

Requirements include a valid driver's license and CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsements within 6 months, plus CPR certification. Benefits and retirement programs are offered.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.

Responsibilities

• Operates heavy equipment including Surf Rakes, backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, and mowers in grounds maintenance operations.
• Performs safety checks and minor preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Maintains grounds and right of ways, including mowing, pruning, planting, landscaping, and debris removal.

Skills

Equipment operation

Job description

City of Norfolk is seeking an Equipment Operator III to operate heavy equipment such as surf rakes, backhoes, and loaders for grounds maintenance. The role includes mowing, pruning, planting, and debris removal, with emphasis on safety checks and basic maintenance.

Requirements include a valid driver's license and CDL Class B with Air Brakes endorsements within 6 months, plus CPR certification. Benefits and retirement programs are offered.