What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Operator II (Storm Water) position at City of Norfolk?
The City of Norfolk’s Department of Public Works is currently seeking an Equipment Operator II within the Division of Environmental Storm Water Management. Equipment Operator II's are responsible for operating heavy construction equipment and participating in the routine functions of an operational storm water crew.
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 and 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.
Work Location: 2233 McKann Ave Norfolk, VA 23509
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position will be required to respond to after-hour emergencies.
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 and 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: $41,231- $47,415(with an additional $5,000 CDL Stipend)
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- 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 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.
- 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.
- Responds to citizen inquiries.
- Provides direction and instruction to helpers, assistants, interns, and/or temporary employees.
- Lifts up to 75 pounds and works in dirty and/or hazardous areas.
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 operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.
- Class A CDL.
- Tanker endorsement.
- The preferred candidate will have the ability to:
- 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 dept 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.
- 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.
- This position is eligible for a $5,000/annual stipend for staff holding a Commercial Driver's License.
- Must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.
Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus
Work Location: 2233 McKann Ave Norfolk, VA 23509
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 5:00 am to 1:30 pm or 6:30 am to 3:00 pm; 40 hours per week every week; This position will be required to respond to after-hour emergencies.
Salary : $5,000 - $47,415
