Water Distribution Equipment Operator III

City of Norfolk, VA; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Life insurance

Medical and dental

Parking

Job summary

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator III in our Water Distribution Division. The person in this role will be responsible for driving various types of equipment to and from job sites, transporting crew, and doing routine maintenance on vehicles.

Essential duties include operating backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks, transporting gear to sites, and performing safety checks.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
• Two years experience as an Equipment Operator.
• Valid driver's license; depending on assignment, valid CDL Driver's License - Tanker Endorsement may be required.
• CPR certification may be required.
• The desired candidate will 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

Backhoe operation

Excavator operation

Trencher operation

Dump truck operation

Safety checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator III in our Water Distribution Division. The person in this role will be responsible for driving various types of equipment to and from job sites, transporting crew, and doing routine maintenance on vehicles.

Essential duties include operating backhoes, excavators, trenchers, and dump trucks, transporting gear to sites, and performing safety checks.