The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator II in our Water Production Division. The Equipment Operator II will be responsible for driving various types of equipment to and from job sites, transporting crew, and doing routine maintenance on vehicles.
SALARY
$14.13 - $23.06 Hourly
$1,130.42 - $1,844.69 Biweekly
$29,391.00 - $47,962.00 Annually
$14.13 - $23.06 Hourly
$1,130.42 - $1,844.69 Biweekly
$29,391.00 - $47,962.00 Annually
OPENING DATE: 05/20/21
CLOSING DATE: 06/30/21 11:59 PM
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Operates mowers, tractors, dump trucks, forklifts, and other motorized equipment.
- Applies chemicals to lakes, dredges lakes, harvests weeds, and repairs and rebuilds boat ramps.
- Maintains pipeline by using heavy equipment to locate raw water mains, repairing and replacing air valves, maintaining and repairing equipment at pump stations, maintaining vaults and manholes, opening and closing valves, and assisting in directing the flow of traffic or redirecting traffic.
- Transports heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
- Performs safety checks, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment and tools.
- Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
- Lifts up to 75 lbs., climbs, stands, pulls, bends, stoops throughout portions of the work day.
- Assist workers as needed.
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.
Two years operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.
The preferred candidate will possess underground utility system experience.
Two years operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.
The preferred candidate will possess underground utility system experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & REQUIREMENTS
Valid Driver's License required.
The preferred candidate will possess a Class A CDL.
Work Hours: Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Work Location: Moores Bridges Water Treatment Plant, 6040 Waterworks Road, Norfolk, Virginia
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