The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking several highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Equipment Operator, Senior in the Roadway Maintenance Division. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing operations for the assigned area of responsibility while utilizing and operating a variety of specialized equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to

Operating and maintaining specialized equipment, machinery, and heavy construction vehicles.
Maintaining the streets and roadways throughout the City as assigned Operating equipment to include but not limited to specialized equipment, machinery or vehicles, such as heavy construction vehicles, Bobcat W/Skid Loader bucket-trucks, tractors, ladder trucks, dump trucks (light and heavy), tandem trucks and Crew Cab Trucks with trailers and/or snow removal equipment, pressure sprayers, light paving equipment, hand grinders, walk behind grinders, boom truck, compressor dump trucks, Heavy Roller (greater than 4000 lb.), jackhammers, specialized painting equipment, slope mowers, and tractor mounted graders, pay loaders, ditch diggers, and other equipment assigned to unit, division, or department.
Consulting work orders, route lists, maps, charts and/or blueprints; removes debris, litter, earth, or pavement; loads material into trucks; clears land or mows grassy areas, such as parks, playgrounds, medians, roadsides, and hillsides.
Performing snow removal duties.
Maintaining equipment, machinery, or vehicles in good working order; observes established protocols and procedures for safe operation and storage; performs routine maintenance; reports damaged or unsafe equipment to supervisor.
Loading, transporting, and delivering refuse, construction materials, supplies or equipment and establishing safe work zones.
Preparing materials for installation and/or use and monitoring or assists in monitoring inventory of supplies and equipment.
Conducting tests to detect faults, breaks, or leaks in existing equipment, systems or structures Processing routine documents and forms, such as work orders, repair requests, reports, and logs.
Performing other related duties as assigned

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.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

Use of 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. Operating heavy equipment and vehicles. 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. Using and operating various equipment safely and correctly such as tractor with batwing, constructions vehicles, vacuums, pressure sprayers, paving equipment, hand grinders, backhoes, chain saws, woodshop tools, etc.
Excavating underground structures and pipelines. Maintaining a safe and clean environment. Carpentry skills for building and repairing a variety of park 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.
Physical dexterity. Problem solving. Self-motivating. Time management. Operating equipment and tools used in Equipment Operator classification.
Operating equipment and vehicles such as light and heavy dump trucks, tandem trucks, bucket trucks, boom trucks, compressor dump trucks, heavy rollers, pay loaders, backhoes, etc.

Minimum Training and Experience

High school diploma or GED
Two (2) 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.
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.