Equipment Operator II
City of Norfolk
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Equipment Operator II (Storm Water Management)
City of Norfolk
Public Works
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$44,994.56 - $75,381.58
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery like backhoes and dump trucks to maintain the city's storm water systems, including cleaning ditches, repairing drains, and supporting street sweeping to prevent flooding and improve water quality.
Workers also transport materials, assist crew members, and handle minor equipment repairs while working in tough outdoor conditions.
It's a good fit for someone with hands-on experience in construction or heavy equipment operation who is physically fit, safety-conscious, and comfortable working as part of a team in all weather.
Key Requirements
- Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required; Class A CDL and tanker endorsement preferred
- Two years of experience operating heavy equipment or completion of a City apprenticeship program
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and work in dirty, hazardous, or adverse weather conditions
- Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations for operating heavy motorized equipment
- Ability to understand oral and written instructions, read city maps, and provide directions to assistants
- Provide recent Division of Motor Vehicle driving record during interview
Full Job Description
CITY OF NORFOLK: Department of Public Works is currently seeking an Equipment Operator II within the Division of Environmental Storm Water Management.
Equipment Operator II's are responsible for operating heavy construction equipment and participating in the routine functions of an operational storm water crew.
This essential operational position is required to operate various pieces of construction equipment including backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, dump trucks, vacuum-flushing trucks, and street sweepers to support general storm water operations and the city’s street sweeping operation.
The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk’s citizens, businesses, and visitors, including the City’s Street Network, Traffic Management System, Storm Water System, Waste Management, and Recycling.
The Division of Environmental Storm Water Management is tasked with reducing the threat of flooding and improving the water quality within the City of Norfolk.
Our crews maintain the City’s stormwater infrastructure, consisting of underground pipes, structures, roadside and offroad ditches, BMPs, and pump stations to minimize the impact of rain and tidal flooding.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $44,994.56 (with an additional $5,000 CDL Stipend)
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
- Operates heavy construction equipment assigned such as front-end loaders, backhoes, dump trucks, pick-up trucks, vacuum trucks, street sweepers, and various other mechanical equipment.
- Transports workers, equipment, and construction material to and from job sites.
- Participates in routine functions of a crew.
- Performs maintenance on ponds and other City best management practices (BMPs), builds and repairs storm drains, cleans ditches and drains, lays pipe, repairs caves, sets catch basins, and other duties as assigned.
- Performs minor maintenance and repairs on equipment.
- Assist other employees on job sites with loading and unloading equipment.
- Assists with cleaning of the work site areas and equipment.
- Responds to citizen inquiries.
- Provides directions and instruction to helpers, assistants, interns, and/or temporary employees.
- Lifts up to 75 pounds and works in dirty and/or hazardous areas.
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.
The preferred candidate will have the ability to:
- Climb, stoop, and bend.
- Use considerable knowledge of traffic laws and regulations as they apply to heavy motorized equipment.
- Understand oral and written instructions.
- Read city maps.
- Use adequate hearing, vision, and dept perception to safely work in the right-away and operate construction equipment in streets with high volume.
- Work in adverse weather conditions, including extreme hot and cold temperatures and wet / rainy environments during both emergency and non-emergency conditions.
Additional Information
Must possess valid Commercial Driver’s License. Must provide a copy of Division of Motor Vehicle driving record (obtained within last 30 days) during the interview.
Preferred candidate will have Class A CDL.
Preferred candidate will have tanker endorsement.
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