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City of Norfolk, Virginia Equipment Operator II (Streets & Bridges) in Norfolk, Virginia
Equipment Operator II (Streets & Bridges)
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Equipment Operator II (Streets & Bridges)
Salary
$39,837.00 - $45,511.25 Annually
Location
Norfolk, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
11080
Department
Public Works
Division
Division of Streets & Bridges
Opening Date
05/09/2024
Closing Date
5/20/2024 12:00 AM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
The City of Norfolk’s Department of Public Works is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator II within our Streets & Bridges Division. The Equipment Operator II is responsible for the operations of a variety of heavy construction equipment, providing assistance to crews and other related duties.
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: $39,837 - $45,511.25
(Additional $5,000 CDL Stipend)
Essential Functions
Operates equipment assigned, such as trucks to transport other workers, equipment or supplies to and from job sites.
Operates equipment such as dump trucks, rollers, tractors, snowplows, concrete saws and various hand tools and power equipment in connection with maintenance of streets, sidewalks, and bridges.
Helps set up and grade areas for the laying of concrete, making utility cuts, and placing asphalt to finish grade.
Performs maintenance on City streets, sidewalks and bridges.
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 stand, stoop, and bend.
Must be able to work in confined spaces.
Must be able to load and unload equipment and lift a maximum of 100 pounds.
Requires ability to understand oral and written instructions.
Must be able to drive a standard and automatic transmission dump trucks and other construction equipment which requires climbing onto.
Must be able to operate concrete saws and various hand power tools and equipment.
Must be able to work in a boat in calm and rough water during day or night.
Requires normal hearing, peripheral and night vision, and depth perception to safely operate heavy construction equipment in streets with high traffic volume.
Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions, night or day, including extreme heat or cold and under emergency conditions.
Must be able to work long shifts during emergency weather conditions.
Directs and instructs lesser skilled workers as assigned.
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 operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.
Additional Information & Requirements
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.
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 for new hires. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
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
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."
03
Please select the highest level of education you have completed.
No High School Diploma/GED
High School Diploma/GED
Associates/Vocational Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
04
This position requires you to operate various pieces of heavy equipment such as street sweepers, dump trucks, pay loaders, back hoe, vacuum trucks, etc. How many years of experience do you have operating heavy equipment?
I have less than 2 years of experience
I have 2-4 years of experience
I have 4-6 years of experience
I have more than 6 years of experience
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I understand that this is an Essential position, which means I will be required to work extended shifts during emergencies and storms. I further understand I may be required to work an afterhours, on-call schedule.
Yes
No
06
Do you have a Class valid Virginia commercial driver's license? [A CDL permit is not considered a CDL license. If you only have a permit, you must answer the question as No.]
Yes, Class A
Yes, Class B
No
07
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
08
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee
09
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
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