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Description

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, is seeking a qualified Equipment Operator, Senior. The selected incumbent will spend their time operating commercial vehicles: dump trucks, with trailer, heavy equipment and performing manual labor. This function will work predominately with storm water infrastructure but will assist other department/division as needed. In addition, they will operate hydraulic, pneumatic, and power hand tools. The incumbent will use general hand tools (rakes & shovels) for manual labor; assist with emergency maintenance programs related to weather: hurricane, rain, snow and tornadoes. The selected candidate will also work in adverse weather conditions, confine spaces, easement, near waterways, off heights and perform heavy lifting.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Drive dump trucks: single & tandem axle.
• Operate heavy equipment & power tools. 
• Perform manual labor to include serving a Flagger in the roadway
• Clean and maintenance equipment; clean up spills & other basin cleaning task. 
• Serve as spotter for other drivers & equipment operator for safety

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of experience at the Equipment Operator level and successfully completing training on the types of equipment that is 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

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• CDL Class B with (N) Tanker Endorsement 
• OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 Card
• Operate heavy equipment: backhoe, trackhoe, ditchmaster, & vactor truck (1-5 years)
• Work in construction field and /or maintenance operation field. (1-5 years)
• Experience working successfully with a crew / team on the daily basis. (1-10 years)

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License 
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements in accordance with Department of Motor Vehicle regulations
• If assigned to road maintenance, may require Hazmat and Tanker license
   

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

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Commercial vehicles and equipment
• Commercial mowing equipment
• Chemicals and chemical reactions
• High tension rigging systems and hoisting mechanisms, including winches and grip hoists, as well as their various safe applications
• Infrastructures
• Small engine repair and maintenance 
• Storm water maintenance
• Various tools and equipment used in the area of assignment
• Safety procedures and rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools
• Various plants and fauna for safety reasons 

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Ensuring vehicles are in good working order
• Maintaining equipment and machinery
• Reading work orders, blueprints, maps, route lists, etc.
• Closing work orders
• Conducting inventory checks
• Excavating underground structures and pipelines
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment 
• Carpentry skills for building and repairing a variety of structures
• Pulling and parking trailers
• Removing snow when necessary
• Responding to emergency events
• Setting up job sites such as cordoning off areas with cones or signs
• Stocking vehicle with necessary supplies
• Using a radio and phone
• Using chemicals properly
• Using and operating various equipment safely and correctly such as constructions vehicles, vacuums, pressure sprayers, paving equipment, hand grinders, chain saws, woodshop tools, etc.
• Operating vehicles and machines such as light and heavy dump trucks, tandem trucks, bucket trucks, boom trucks, compressor dump trucks, heavy rollers, pay loaders, backhoes, tractors with batwings, etc.
• Operating equipment and tools used in the Equipment Operator classification as well as those listed above

 Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Problem solve
• Self-motivate
• Manage time effectively

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 talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, 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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