Job Description

$3,000 Sign-On Bonus

Career Progression Program*

Equipment Operator II / Water Service Department

Do you have what it takes to operate specialized motor equipment to support the City’s operations? Do you have great interpersonal skills or are you looking to learn a trade?

Then the City’s Equipment Operator II position is for you!

J ust in case you didn’t know the City of Chesapeake has great benefits such as medical and prescription benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, paid holidays, employee assistance program, legal resources, wellness program and so much more! If you are ready to make a career move with a company that will value your hard work and dedication,

APPLY TODAY! We can’t wait to meet you! Typical tasks of Equipment Operator II include :

• Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, and personnel to job sites; removes debris or other materials from job sites.
• Equipment Operator II works with crews repairing water service lines, water mains, and concrete, asphalt work.
• Operates hand and power tools and equipment to support maintenance operations such as debris removal, digging or filling and other maintenance tasks.
• Equipment Operator II assists in the Operation of specialized motor equipment to support City operations such as tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, and other specialized operations.
• Equipment Operator II p erforms operational test and inspections of facility systems and components.
• Inspects motor equipment and performs minor maintenance reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Performs administrative tasks such as completing job-related logs and forms, interpreting schedules, answering phones, or providing information.

An Equipment Operator II is deemed an Alpha position so you must have the ability to work in any emergency situations due to weather or operational issues.

Must be available during inclement weather, mandatory standby duty, and overtime as needed.

Equipment Operator II requires a Class A CDL upon hire with added tanker endorsement within 1 year of hire and is subject to Random Drug / Alcohol Testing.

Some night work may also be required. Employees may be expected to work hours more than their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

Required Qualifications VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT :

Requires completion of 10th grade in high school. High school diploma, GED OR specialized vocational training is preferred.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT :

In addition to satisfying the vocational / education standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES :

Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with theA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required.

Specialized certifications may be required based on department assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces.

Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and / or City-wide emergencies.

Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties. Preferred Qualifications A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class A is required to be considered .

Applicant must obtain a tanker endorsement within 12 months of hire.

Basic knowledge of pipe repair techniques and maintenance is preferred.