Equipment Operator, Senior

City of Richmond•1654 Commerce Road, VA

13d•$48,048 - $56,843

About The Position

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking an Equipment Operator, Senior for its Roadway Maintenance Division. The position oversees operations for an assigned area while operating and maintaining specialized equipment, machinery, and heavy construction vehicles to maintain the city’s streets and roadways. Duties may include operating equipment for roadway and grounds work, snow removal, transporting materials and equipment, preparing supplies, monitoring inventory, inspecting for faults or leaks, and completing routine work orders, reports, and logs. The anticipated hiring range is $48,048–$56,843.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience at the Equipment Operator level and successful completion of training on the types of equipment used at this assignment level; an equivalent combination of training and experience may be approved by the department.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia driver’s license.
Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Driver’s License with proper endorsements in accordance with Department of Motor Vehicle regulations.
If assigned to road maintenance, a Hazmat and Tanker license may be required.
Knowledge of commercial vehicles and equipment, commercial mowing equipment, chemicals and chemical reactions, high-tension rigging systems and hoisting mechanisms, infrastructure, small engine repair and maintenance, stormwater maintenance, relevant tools and equipment, safety procedures, and plants and fauna relevant to safety.
Skills in maintaining vehicles and machinery, reading and closing work orders, reading blueprints and maps, conducting inventory checks, excavating underground structures and pipelines, maintaining a safe and clean environment, carpentry, handling trailers, snow removal, responding to emergencies, setting up job sites, stocking vehicles, using radios and phones, and safely operating equipment and vehicles.
Ability to problem-solve, self-motivate, and manage time effectively.
Ability to perform detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraints.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including regularly talking, hearing, seeing, and performing repetitive motions; frequently climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, and lifting; and occasionally stooping, crawling, fingering, grasping, and feeling.

Responsibilities

Oversee operations for the assigned area of responsibility.
Operate and maintain specialized equipment, machinery, and heavy construction vehicles to maintain city streets and roadways.
Use work orders, route lists, maps, charts, and blueprints to perform assigned work.
Remove debris, litter, earth, and pavement; load materials into trucks; clear land; and mow grassy areas.
Perform snow removal duties.
Maintain equipment, machinery, and vehicles in good working order; follow safe-operation and storage procedures; perform routine maintenance; and report damaged or unsafe equipment to a supervisor.
Load, transport, and deliver refuse, construction materials, supplies, and equipment, and establish safe work zones.
Prepare materials for installation or use and monitor or assist with monitoring inventory of supplies and equipment.
Conduct tests to detect faults, breaks, or leaks in equipment, systems, or structures.
Process routine documents and forms, including work orders, repair requests, reports, and logs.
Perform other related duties as assigned.