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Equipment Operator III - Wastewater (Evening Crew)
City of Norfolk
Utilities
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, 23510
Salary
$46,794.34 - $62,595.60
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 14, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves operating heavy machinery like backhoes and dump trucks to maintain the city's wastewater systems, transporting equipment and crew to work sites, and performing basic maintenance and safety checks on vehicles.
It's a hands-on role for the evening shift, helping keep the city's underground utilities running smoothly during non-daylight hours.
A good fit would be someone with experience driving large equipment, comfortable with physical labor, and reliable for emergency call-outs.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalency
- Two years of experience as an Equipment Operator
- Valid driver's license; CDL required (Class A preferred)
- CDL with Tanker Endorsement may be required within six months
- Underground utility system experience highly preferred
- Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. and perform physical tasks like climbing, bending, and stooping
- Availability for evening shifts (3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.), on-call, nights, weekends, and holidays as an essential position
Full Job Description
The City of Norfolk's Department of Utilities is seeking qualified applicants for an Equipment Operator III in our Wastewater Division. The person in this role will be responsible for driving various types of equipment to and from job sites, transporting crew, and doing routine maintenance on vehicles.
Requirements
Essential functions include but are not limited to:
Operates construction and wastewater system maintenance equipment such as backhoes, jet/vactor cleaners, trenchers, and dump trucks. Transports heavy equipment, supplies, and materials to job sites.
Performs safety checks, maintenance, and minor repairs on equipment and tools. Assists with loading/unloading materials, job site tasks, and maintaining clean equipment and work areas.
Lifts up to 75 lbs., climbs, stands, pulls, bends, stoops throughout portions of the work day.
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 experience as an Equipment Operator. Underground utility system experience highly 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 Hours: Monday through Friday; 3:00 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.
(This position is eligible to receive 10% shift differential pay.)Work Location: Combined Operations Center: 1316 Ballentine Blvd., NorfolkThis position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus.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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