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Chesterfield County · 1 month ago

Heavy Equipment Operator (Environmental Engineering)

Chesterfield, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Chesterfield County is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator in the Environmental Engineering department. The role involves skilled operation of heavy mobile equipment for construction, repair, and maintenance work, along with performing preventive maintenance and operational checks.

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Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in skilled operation of large and complex heavy mobile equipment

Operates large and complex heavy mobile equipment in regularly performing skilled construction, repair, and maintenance work

Performs advanced construction/modification/repair of infrastructure

Operates mobile equipment and hand tools to dig, ditch, slope, strip, grade, backfill, mow, and clear and excavate

Excavates trenches

Maneuvers equipment in various locations where accuracy is critical such as near obstruction

Manipulates equipment with integrated mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems/controls by coding computers and/or adjusting levers, gears, valves, switches, and related controls

Operates hand tools such as jackhammers, mechanical tampers, power saws, air compressors, hydraulic drivers, and similar equipment

Loads and unloads heavy equipment

Performs preventive maintenance and operational checks, and makes minor repairs/adjustments to equipment

Perform other work as required

Qualification

Heavy equipment operationClass A CDLOSHA excavation standardsPreventive maintenanceEffective communication

Required

High school diploma or GED

Three years of experience in skilled operation of heavy construction equipment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Working knowledge of the skilled operation and maintenance of heavy equipment used in construction and maintenance work

Ability to operate and use a variety of hand tools used in the repair, maintenance, and development of roads, grounds or structures

Ability to perform physically demanding work including, but not limited to, heavy lifting, standing for prolonged periods, squatting, stooping, bending, twisting, stretching, crawling, reaching overhead, and working in awkward positions without choice or variety

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers

Must possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Familiarity with OSHA excavation standards

Current valid driver's license and good driving record required

Record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months

Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview

Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date

Pre-employment drug-testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required

Company

Chesterfield County

Chesterfield County is a government administration organization.

Founded in 1749

Chesterfield, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.chesterfield.gov

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