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NEOGOV · 3 months ago

Utilities Heavy Equipment Operator

NEOGOV is seeking a Utilities Heavy Equipment Operator for the City of Midlothian. This role involves operating heavy equipment and performing maintenance, repair, and installation on city-owned facilities and utilities under the supervision of the Utility Supervisor.

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Responsibilities

Operates heavy equipment such as backhoe, grader, tractor, bobcat, loader, and truck to perform work assignments
Maintains heavy equipment by fueling and oiling the machines, inspecting them for damage, replacing missing or broken parts, and performing minor repairs; operates machines in a safe and efficient manner
Installs, maintains, and repairs water and/or sewer lines; troubleshoots and identifies water and/or wastewater flow problems and initiates corrective action
Installs, repairs, and removes residential and commercial water meters
Inspects, troubleshoots, installs, and repairs manholes, valve boxes, and water valves
Traces, locates, and taps water and/or sewer lines and mains from blueprints; marks water and/or sewer lines
Checks and records flow data from flow meters located throughout the City
Interprets the meaning of various indicators and makes appropriate adjustments as necessary
Completes daily reports, fuel logs, and tracks materials used
Supervises the work crew and distributes work assignments
Ensures necessary materials are available and safety protocols are followed
All other duties as assigned

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationWaterSewer maintenanceWater Class D licenseClass A CDLPreventative maintenanceBlueprint interpretationAnalytical judgmentSafety practicesCustomer serviceTime managementEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or GED equivalent is required
One (1) year of relevant experience in water and sewer preferred
Water Class D (Distribution) and/or Wastewater Class D (Collections I) license is required, or must be obtained within one (1) year of employment
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record as established by the City of Midlothian driving standards
Class A Commercial Driver's License is required or must be obtained within six (6) months of employment

Preferred

One (1) year of relevant experience in water and sewer preferred

Company

NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.

H1B Sponsorship

NEOGOV has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (13)
2024 (10)
2023 (10)
2022 (18)
2021 (14)
2020 (16)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$700M
Key Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity

Leadership Team

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Shane Evangelist
CEO
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Brandon McDonald
Head Of Marketing
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