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Equipment Operator II (Forestry)
City of Norfolk
Parks & Recreation
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$44,994.56 - $75,381.58
per year
Type
Closes
March 9, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery and performing hands-on maintenance for parks and forests, such as mowing lawns, planting trees, clearing debris, and keeping equipment in good shape.
It's perfect for someone who enjoys outdoor work, has experience with tools like tractors and backhoes, and wants to help keep city green spaces beautiful and safe.
The role suits reliable team players who can handle physical tasks in all weather.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two years of experience operating heavy equipment or completion of a City apprenticeship program
- Valid Virginia Driver's License
- Ability to obtain Virginia Pesticide License within 6 months
- Possibly requires Commercial Driver's License
- Two years' experience in grounds maintenance and horticulture machinery operation
- Knowledge of basic operational and technical processes for equipment and landscaping
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: $44,994
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Operates heavy equipment to include Surf Rakes (clean beaches), backhoes, front end loaders, dump trucks, and maintainers. This position also operates mowers, tractors, dump trucks, forklifts, and other motorized equipment in grounds maintenance operations.
- Maintains grounds and right of ways by collecting and delivering trash containers, mowing grass, raking leaves, digging holes, planting, pruning and maintaining trees and flower beds, mixing and applying chemicals, loading and applying mulch, weed eating, trimming, performing general care of landscape, grading athletic fields for game play, installing and maintaining turf, removing trees, grinding tree stumps, identifying plants and trees, cleaning up job sites, hauling topsoil, grading, removing snow, aerating lawns, cutting grass, trimming trees, removing dead limbs, removing storm damage, cutting back weeds, picking up and removing litter, refuse and debris from vacant lots.
- Performs safety checks and minor preventative maintenance on equipment, including but not limited to, checking fluids, changing blades and daily inspections to ensure equipment is safe to operate.
- Other Duties as assigned.
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):
- Valid Virginia Driver's License, required.
- Able to obtain Va. Pesticide license within 6 months, may require Commercial Driver License
Additional Preferred Experience:
- 2 years’ experience in operation of machinery needed for grounds maintenance and horticulture
Additional Information
Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509Work Hours: Monday – Friday 6:30am to 3:00pm
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