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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Equipment Operator in the Ground Maintenance Division. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and performing a variety of associated maintenance tasks.

**City of Richmond Department of Public Works employees who perform duties in this class are considered essential employees and may be required to work during times of emergencies, natural disasters, and inclement weather.**

Duties include but are not limited to

Operating light and specialized heavy equipment to include forklifts, compressors, sign installers, paint eradicators, paint applicators, and other similar equipment
Maintaining equipment, machinery, or vehicles in good working order
Ensuring safe operation and storage of equipment
Performing routine maintenance and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment
Preparing materials for installation and/or use and assembling supplies and equipment
Monitoring or assisting in monitoring inventory of supplies and equipment
Processing routine documents and forms, work orders, repair requests, reports, and logs
Setting up safe work zones using proper traffic control devices
Reviewing work orders, route lists, maps, charts and/or blueprints
Removing debris, litter, graffiti from signs, or pavement; loading material into trucks, calling in location tickets; setting poles; clearing signs, and cutting small tree limbs, or vegetation that may impede proper sight distances of traffic control devices
Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

High school diploma or GED
Six (6) months of experience operating equipment related to 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 a satisfactory driving record. Depending upon department and position, some positions are permitted up to six months after hire to obtain this 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):

Basic math
Chemicals and chemical reactions
Specific knowledge related to area of responsibility such as paint applications, paint removal, application of dry wall, playground safety, playground inspections, etc.
Usage of various tools and equipment
Safety rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools
Various plants and fauna for safety reasons

Skills (some combination of the following):

Breaking down and rebuilding equipment
Cleaning an area of responsibility
Communicating with various internal and external departments
Conducting snow removal
Performing minor repairs and replacing damaged equipment
Reading a tape measure and a diagram
Reading and writing
Setting up and assisting with special events
Operating light trucks
Operating heavy equipment such as bobcats or zero turn mowers
Operating light equipment and tools such as blowers, edging tools, sprayers, shovels, rakes, and brooms

Abilities (some combination of the following):

Follow standard procedures and established practices
Be patient
Work with others, including in a strenuous work environment
Problem solve

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 reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, stoop, kneel, finger, feel, and hear; and occasionally crouch, crawl, and talk. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be heavy work, exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 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.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

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