Senior Water Distribution Equipment Operator

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employer paid pension

Life insurance

Medical and dental

457 deferred compensation

Long-term disability

Optional life insurance

Dependent care reimbursement

Credit union membership

Employer provided parking

Job summary

City of Norfolk, VA is seeking an Equipment Operator III in the Water Distribution Division. You will drive backhoes, dump trucks, and other equipment to job sites, transport crew, and perform routine vehicle maintenance in a safety-conscious team environment.

Required include two years as an Equipment Operator, a valid driver's license and Class A CDL if assigned; underground utility experience preferred. Work hours Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with potential for extended duties during

Qualifications

• Knowledge to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes; equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Two years experience as an Equipment Operator; underground utility system experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license; Class A CDL may be required; tanker endorsement and CPR certification may be needed.
• The candidate should possess a Class A CDL.

Responsibilities

• Operates construction and system maintenance equipment such as backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks.
• Transports heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
• Performs safety checks, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment and tools.
• Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
• Lifts up to 75 lbs., climbs, stands, pulls, bends, stoops throughout portions of the work day.
• May be required to assist workers

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety checks

Loading/unloading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Class A CDL

CDL Tanker Endorsement

CPR certification

Job description

City of Norfolk, VA is seeking an Equipment Operator III in the Water Distribution Division. You will drive backhoes, dump trucks, and other equipment to job sites, transport crew, and perform routine vehicle maintenance in a safety-conscious team environment.

Required include two years as an Equipment Operator, a valid driver's license and Class A CDL if assigned; underground utility experience preferred. Work hours Monday–Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m., with potential for extended duties during