Equipment Specialist (Title 32) (Temporary Promotion Not to Exceed One Year)
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Equipment Operator II - Cemeteries
City of Norfolk
Parks & Recreation
Location
City of Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$44,994.56 - $75,381.58
per year
Type
Full-Time
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February 23, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating equipment like trucks and backhoes to maintain cemetery grounds, including mowing grass, digging graves, and handling funeral services, while also performing landscaping tasks such as planting and trimming.
It requires working outdoors in all weather and being flexible with locations.
A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in equipment operation and landscaping who enjoys physical outdoor work and team collaboration.
Key Requirements
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate trucks, backhoes, tractors (15-50 horsepower), dump trucks, and other heavy equipment
- Experience in maintaining landscapes, including mowing, trimming, planting trees/shrubs/flowers, edging, fertilizing, and pesticide application
- Skills in cemetery maintenance, such as digging/packing/backfilling graves, hauling dirt, erecting tents, and installing markers
- Ability to perform equipment maintenance, minor repairs, daily inspections, and fueling
- Physical capability to work in all weather conditions and flexibility to switch between cemetery sites
- Knowledge of snow removal, lawn aeration, seeding, and concrete mixing/pouring for foundations
Full Job Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking an Equipment Operator II to join our landscaping crews. This position will work with our Parks and Forestry Operations to maintain 2700 acres of turf and landscape beds on a regular basis.
Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Departmental Starting Salary Range: $41,231 - $43,292
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Work involves driving and operating trucks, backhoes, and some heavy equipment; transporting other workers, equipment or supplies to and from job sites; operating various equipment to maintain cemetery grounds and landscapes; and performing maintenance and minor repairs of equipment.
Checks equipment daily for needed fuel or fluids and inspects for safety prior to use.
Qualifications
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.
Two years' operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.
Two years' operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program.
Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s):
- Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license.
- Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Class B within twelve (12) months of employment.
- Must be able to obtain a Pesticide Registered Technician Certification within twelve (12) months of employment.
Additional Preferred Experience:
Employees are trained in operation of vehicles and tools in a cemetery environment.
Training limited to familiarization with cemetery operations and record keeping requirements.
Preferred 2 years’ experience in a cemetery environment
Additional Information
Work Location: Various Norfolk City Cemeteries. Must be flexible, may need to change from one cemetery to another.Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. May work some weekends.
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