City of Norfolk, VA

Equipment Operator II - Water Distribution

City of Norfolk, VA  •  $45k - $52k/yr  •  Norfolk, VA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 013786

Department: Utilities

Division: Water Distribution

Job classification: Equipment Operator II

Posting type: Open

Categories: Utilities, Construction Maintenance, Construction Trades

The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Equipment Operator II in our Water Distribution Division. The Equipment Operator II is responsible for driving and operating large trucks used to deliver and haul away construction supplies, materials, and heavy equipment to job sites; transport heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites and are responsible for servicing and performing minor maintenance on equipment; transporting personnel to work sites; assist with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.

Examples of duties

Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
  • Transporting personnel to work sites.
  • Services and performs minor maintenance on equipment.
  • Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
  • Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs., climbs, stands, pulls, bends, stoops throughout portions of the work day; may stand for more than four hours.
  • Drives and operates large trucks used to deliver and haul away construction materials and heavy equipment.

Qualifications

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 operating heavy equipment.

Underground utility system experience preferred.

Supplemental information

Valid CDL required. May require CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire, depending upon assignment. The desired candidate will possess a Class A CDL Pre-employment testing on the operation of equipment may be required.

Work Hours: Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Work Location 1316 Ballentine Blvd., Norfolk, Virginia


This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.


City of Norfolk, VA

About City of Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, Virginia is a city of over 247,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods. It is the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, hosts the world's largest naval base, the region's international airport and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States. Norfolk neighborhoods are vibrant and inclusive places where caring neighbors want to live, invest, and participate.

The City of Norfolk operates under a Council-Manager form of government. The Norfolk City Council is the legislative body of the city government. It is authorized to exercise all powers conferred upon the City by the Commonwealth of Virginia in the State constitution, State laws and the Charter of the City of Norfolk.

The Council establishes policy for the city, approves the budget, levies its taxes, and appoints the City Attorney, City Assessor, City Auditor, City Clerk, and the City Manager. The Council also appoints members to the Norfolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority, Planning Commission and other boards and commissions, as well as city representatives to regional and other boards and authorities. For additional information, go to www.norfolk.gov.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Norfolk, Virginia
Year Founded
1682
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