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Description
The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Equipment Operator II in our Wastewater 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.
Essential Functions
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.
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.
Underground utility system experience preferred.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid driver’s license, CDL required. May require CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire, depending upon assignment. The desired candidate will possess a Class A Commercial Driver’s License.Pre-employment testing on the operation of equipment may be required.
Work Location: Combined Operations, 1316 Ballentine Blvd.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
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.
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.
