Equipment Operator III (Streets & Bridges)

Description

The City of Norfolk’s Department of Public Works is seeking an Equipment Operator III to operate heavy construction equipment and perform general construction, repair, and maintenance of city sidewalks, streets, and bridges within the Division of Streets & Bridges.

The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses and visitors, including the City’s storm water system, street network, waste management and recycling systems. The Department is comprised of 8 divisions that function collectively to make your commute safe and efficient, your neighborhood more attractive, and the streets and sidewalks clean and well-maintained.

Hiring Salary Range: $32,758 – $37,671

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

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  Operates equipment assigned, such as dump trucks, motor graders, pay loaders, backhoes, milling machines, asphalt rollers, tractors, cranes, snow equipment, cement mixers, asphalt distributors and various other mechanical equipment.
• Transports workers, equipment and construction material to and from job sites.
• Uses various tools and power equipment in connection with maintenance of streets, sidewalks and bridges.
• Participates in routine functions of a crew, such as helping set up grading areas for the laying of concrete, doing utility cuts and placing asphalt to finish grade.
• On emergency call status for 7 consecutive days approximately every 5 weeks.
• Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
• Assists other employees on job sites with loading and unloading equipment.
• Assists with cleaning of the 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 100 pounds and work in dirty or hazardous areas.
• Requires ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Requires ability to read city maps.
• Must be able to drive standard and automatic transmission dump trucks and various construction equipment, which requires climbing onto.
• 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.
• Must possess valid Commercial Driver’s License. The applicants must provide copy of Division of Motor Vehicles driving record transcript (OBTAINED WITHIN THE PREVIOUS 30 DAYS) upon request.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Required:

• Two years experience as an Equipment Operator or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.

Additional Information & Requirements

Vaccination Requirement: The City of Norfolk values the safety of our employees, our residents, and our visitors. In support of these values, if you are selected for a position, you must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, except when vaccination is not medically advised or violates your sincerely held religious beliefs. If you are selected to join Team Norfolk, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination or be granted a medical or religious exemption.
Must possess valid Commercial Driver’s License. Must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.

Work Location: 2205 McKann Ave Norfolk, VA 23509
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position may require the candidate to work a mandatory rotating on-call schedule and respond to after-hour emergencies.