Equipment Operator II (Forestry)
City of Norfolk
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Equipment Operator II - Wastewater/Repair Crew
City of Norfolk
Utilities
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$44,994.56 - $51,632.29
per year
Type
Full-Time
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March 4, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves driving large trucks to transport construction materials, heavy equipment, and personnel to wastewater repair sites, while also performing minor maintenance and helping with on-site tasks like loading and unloading.
It's a hands-on role in the city's utilities department, requiring physical work in various weather conditions.
A good fit would be someone with experience operating heavy machinery who is reliable, physically fit, and comfortable with emergency response duties.
Key Requirements
- Valid driver's license with CDL required; Class A CDL preferred
- CDL with Tanker Endorsement may be required within six months
- Two years of experience operating heavy equipment
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., climb, stand, pull, bend, and stoop for extended periods
- Knowledge of basic operational and technical processes
- Underground utility system experience preferred
- Availability for extended hours, on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays as an essential position
Full Job Description
The Department of Utilities is seeking qualified candidates for an Equipment Operator II in our Wastewater Division. The Equipment Operator II is responsible for driving and operating large trucks used to deliver and haul away construction supplies, materials, and heavy equipment to job sites; transport heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites and are responsible for servicing and performing minor maintenance on equipment; transporting personnel to work sites; assist with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
Requirements
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Transporting personnel to work sites. Services and performs minor maintenance on equipment. Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
Lifts and carries up to 50 lbs., climbs, stands, pulls, bends, stoops throughout portions of the work day; may stand for more than four hours.
Drives and operates large trucks used to deliver and haul away construction materials and heavy equipment.
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.Underground utility system experience preferred.
Additional Information Valid driver's license, CDL required. May require CDL with Tanker Endorsement within six months of hire, depending upon assignment.
The desired candidate will possess a Class A Commercial Driver's License.
Pre-employment testing on the operation of equipment may be required.Work Location: Combined Operations, 1316 Ballentine Blvd.Work Hours: Monday through Friday; 7:00 a.m.
to 3:30 p.m.This position is designated as an 'Essential' position and you may be required to work extended, rotating, on call, nights, weekends, and/or holidays in response to emergencies or severe weather.
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