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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Equipment Operator, Principal. The incumbent will spend majority of their time operating commercial vehicles: excavating using heavy equipment, driving dump trucks, with trailer and performing some manual labor. This function will work predominately with storm water infrastructure but will assist other department/division as needed. The position required some independent work on the jobsite. In addition, they will operate hydraulic, pneumatic, and power hand tools. Use general hand tools (rakes & shovels) for manual labor. Serve as Flagger while working in the roadway. Assist with emergency maintenance programs related to weather: hurricane, rain, snow and tornadoes. Candidate will work in adverse weather conditions, confine spaces, easement, near waterways, off heights and perform heavy lifting.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Operating Heavy equipment: Backhoe, Trackhoe, Gradall Grader, Bobcat, Front End Loader
• Installing shielding box in trenches and working in confine space
• Driving Commercial vehicles with trailers: Dump Truck, Single Axle & Dual Axle. 
• Performing manual labor to include serving a Flagger in the roadway. 
• Cutting vegetation with heavy equipment and zero turn mower.
• Cleaning and maintenance equipment. 
• Cleaning up spills & other basin cleaning tasks. 
• Using laser level to find elevation and installed pipe. 

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of experience at the Equipment Operator, Senior level
• Training in equipment used at this level of assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements in accordance with Division of Motor Vehicle regulations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• DOT CDL Class A with (N) Tanker Endorsement drivers license for motor vehicles. (5 or more years)
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 Card
• Work in construction field and /or maintenance operation field. (5-10 years)
• Experience working successfully with a crew / team on the daily basis. (5-10 years)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Complex heavy equipment and vehicles
• Hydraulics
• Safety rules regarding the  operation of various equipment and tools
• Basic math
• Usage of various tools and equipment
• Traffic safety

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Generating, completing, and distributing reports and other forms
• Oral and written communication
• Customer Service
• Map reading
• Preparing and restoring a work site
• Operating equipment in the Equipment Operator and Equipment Operator, Senior classifications, as well as operating equipment and vehicles mentioned above

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Organize
• Problem solve
• Manage time effectively
• Pay attention to detail when working in an environment with electrical, power, water, and gas lines

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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