Heavy Equipment Operator

Chesterfield County•Chesterfield, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Operate rubber tire backhoes and excavators to dig excavations around sewer & water mains; perform asphalt repairs in roadways, and operate other construction equipment and perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to sewer lines maintenance and repair. Perform other work as required. This position is part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Three years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment such as rubber tire backhoes, excavators and loaders, trenchers, crane trucks and dump trucks towing trailers
Ability to perform heavy lifting
Ability to perform light maintenance on heavy equipment
Knowledge of OSHA construction standard requirements related to excavations and trench safety
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class "A"
Current valid driver’s license and good driving record
Record must not reflect a total of six or more demerit points within the twenty-four months preceding the anticipated hire date, or one major violation of six demerit points within the preceding thirty-six months
Out of state driving records must be obtained by applicant and presented at time of interview
Records must reflect at least three years of history and be dated within thirty days of interview date
Pre-employment drug testing
FBI criminal background check
Education/degree verification

Nice To Haves

Ability to obtain tanker endorsement within one year of employment
Emphasis on backhoe operation

Responsibilities

Operate rubber tire backhoes and excavators to dig excavations around sewer & water mains
Perform asphalt repairs in roadways
Operate other construction equipment
Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks related to sewer lines maintenance and repair
Perform other work as required