Equipment Operator, Principal

City of Richmond•1801 Commerce Road, VA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking a qualified Equipment Operator, Principal to operate Heavy Equipment utilized in performing routine maintenance and repairs to assure safe and proper operation of the City of Richmond Storm Water, Sanitary and Combined Sewer infrastructure. Incumbents routinely operate specialized equipment such as tractor-trailers, oil distributors, flushers truck/waste tankers, dump trucks, bucket trucks, chippers, vactors, snow removal equipment, street sweepers, complex hydraulics, small pavers, hole augers, concrete trucks, street sweepers, bulldozers, power shovels, draglines; pay loaders, backhoes, or small and large cranes. Incumbents perform required service maintenance and repairs; provide leadership to and training of assigned crew members; conduct tests for the detection of faults, breaks, or leaks, such as chlorine, gas, sewage or water; follow assigned routes; load, transport, and deliver refuse, debris, vegetation, sludge, earth, or broken pavement; determine amount and type of materials and equipment needed for assignment; install structures, equipment, or parts; and participate in snow and ice removal. Duties include but are not limited to Lead Equipment Operator Seniors and Utility Pipeline Technicians, And Maintenance Workers that maintain and repair Wastewater and Stormwater infrastructure.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Two years of experience at the Equipment Operator, Senior level
Training in equipment used at this level of assignment
A valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License within 30 days of hire
A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver's License with proper endorsements in accordance with Division of Motor Vehicle regulations
Knowledge of complex heavy equipment and vehicles
Knowledge of hydraulics
Knowledge of safety rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools
Knowledge of basic math
Knowledge of usage of various tools and equipment
Knowledge of traffic safety
Skill in generating, completing, and distributing reports and other forms
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in customer service
Skill in map reading
Skill in preparing and restoring a work site
Skill in operating equipment in the Equipment Operator and Equipment Operator, Senior classifications, as well as operating equipment and vehicles mentioned above
Ability to organize
Ability to problem solve
Ability to manage time effectively
Ability to pay attention to detail when working in an environment with electrical, power, water, and gas lines

Nice To Haves

An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

Responsibilities

Assembles tools, materials and equipment for daily work assignments; transports personnel to and from work site
Drive and Operate Heavy equipment and machinery
Perform routine maintenance, repair and inspections of piping systems
Execute assigned work orders
Maintains equipment, machinery, or vehicles in good working order while observing established safety protocols and procedures for safe operation.