NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Equipment Operator III (Storm Water)
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$42K/yr - $69K/yr
2+ years expThe City of Norfolk’s Department of Public Works is seeking an Equipment Operator III to operate heavy construction equipment within the Division of Environmental Storm Water Management. The role involves operating various machinery, participating in maintenance activities, and ensuring safety standards are met while supporting storm water infrastructure maintenance.
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Responsibilities
Operates heavy construction equipment assigned such as front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and various other mechanical equipment
Transports workers, equipment, and construction material to and from job sites
Participates in routine functions of a maintenance crew
Performs maintenance on ponds and other City best management practices (BMPs), builds and repairs storm drains, cleans ditches and drains, lays pipe, repairs caves, sets catch basins, and other duties as assigned
Provides supervision and support by performing on the job training and ensuring quality and safety standards are met
Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment
Assists loading and unloading equipment on job sites
Assists with cleaning work site areas and equipment
Requires physical ability to climb, stoop and bend
Requires considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to heavy motorized equipment
Requires ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work safely in hazardous areas
Requires ability to understand oral and written instructions
Requires ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Requires ability to read city maps
Must be able to safely enter and exit various construction equipment
Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely operate construction equipment in streets with high traffic volume
Must be able to work long shifts during emergency weather conditions
May be required to supervise field crew on an occasional basis
May be required to respond to citizen inquiries
Climb, stoop, and bend
Use considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to heavy motorized equipment
Understand oral and written instructions
Read city maps
Use adequate hearing, vision, and depth perception to safely work in the right-away and operate construction equipment in streets with high volume
Work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures and wet / rainy environments during both emergency and non-emergency conditions
Qualification
Required
Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License. A tanker endorsement may be required
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency
Two years experience as an Equipment Operator or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program
Operates heavy construction equipment assigned such as front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and various other mechanical equipment
Transports workers, equipment, and construction material to and from job sites
Participates in routine functions of a maintenance crew
Performs maintenance on ponds and other City best management practices (BMPs), builds and repairs storm drains, cleans ditches and drains, lays pipe, repairs caves, sets catch basins, and other duties as assigned
Provides supervision and support by performing on the job training and ensuring quality and safety standards are met
Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment
Assists loading and unloading equipment on job sites
Assists with cleaning work site areas and equipment
Requires physical ability to climb, stoop and bend
Requires considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to heavy motorized equipment
Requires ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work safely in hazardous areas
Requires ability to understand oral and written instructions
Requires ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing
Requires ability to read city maps
Must be able to safely enter and exit various construction equipment
Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely operate construction equipment in streets with high traffic volume
Must be able to work long shifts during emergency weather conditions
May be required to supervise field crew on an occasional basis
May be required to respond to citizen inquiries
Climb, stoop, and bend
Use considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to heavy motorized equipment
Understand oral and written instructions
Read city maps
Use adequate hearing, vision, and depth perception to safely work in the right-away and operate construction equipment in streets with high volume
Work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures and wet / rainy environments during both emergency and non-emergency conditions
Benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Employer paid pension plan
Basic life insurance
Voluntary participation in medical and dental
Section 457 deferred compensation
Long-term disability
Optional life insurance for self, spouse and children
Medical and dependent care reimbursement plans
Access to membership in credit union
Employer provided parking
Tuition Assistance Program
Company
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