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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly a qualified candidate to fill the position of Equipment Operator, Principal in the Traffic Engineering Pavement Markings Division. The incumbent is responsible for the operation and maintenance of equipment and performing a variety of associated maintenance tasks. The Equipment Operator, Principal will have substantive knowledge of specialized equipment maintenance and repairs; conduct tests for the detection of faults; breaks; and leaks. The incumbent should have demonstrated leadership abilities and meet the abilities of the Equipment Operator, Senior position. The incumbent will assign and monitor work completions.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Performing pavement marking installation and maintenance
• Assisting with sign installation and maintenance as needed
• Operating heavy specialized equipment such as a forklift, compressor, pick-up truck, and sign installer
• Operating light equipment such as paint spray guns on back of a paint truck, paint eradicators, paint applicators, and specialized tools for sign and pavement marking installation
• Maintaining equipment, machinery, or vehicles in good working order
• Observing established protocols and procedures for safe operation and storage, performing routine maintenance, and reporting damaged or unsafe equipment to supervisor
• Preparing materials for installation and/or use such as painting poles, cleaning signs, setting up work zones, and assembling supplies and equipment
• Monitoring or assisting in maintaining inventory of supplies and equipment
• Processing routine documents and forms, such as work orders, repair requests, reports, and work logs
• Setting up safe work zones using proper traffic control devices
• Consulting work orders, route lists, maps, charts and/or blueprints
• Removing debris, litter, graffiti from signs, or pavement; loads material into trucks
• Calling in location tickets, sets poles, clearing signs, and cutting small vegetation impediments of traffic control devices
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two years of experience at the Equipment Operator, Senior level
• Training in equipment used at this level of assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of complex heavy equipment and vehicles and hydraulics.
• Knowledge of safety rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools. Basic math skills.
• Usage of various tools and equipment.
• Knowledge of general traffic safety practices.
• Skill in generating, completing, and distributing reports and other forms.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to read a map.
• Skill in preparing and restoring a work site.
• Operating equipment in the Equipment Operator and Equipment Operator, Senior classifications, as well as operating equipment and vehicles mentioned above.
• Ability to organize, problem solve, manage time effectively, and pay attention to detail when working in an environment with electrical, power, water, and gas lines.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly finger and see; frequently talk and hear; and occasionally balance, stoop, crouch, stand, pull, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Talent Acquisition Partner, Senior at (804) 646-4705 or by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

The City of Richmond Values Veterans-We are an Official V3 Certified Company.

With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".
The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.