Equipment Operator II (Stormwater Engineering)

Salary : $36,933.00 - $39,770.00 Annually

Location : Yorktown, VA

Job Type : Full-time

Job Number : 14EOII(SE)-1929

Department : Public Works - Administration

Division : PW-STORM OPS & GROUNDS MAINT

Opening Date : 01 / 03 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Performs specialized skilled work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in maintenance and construction operations for the Stormwater Engineering Division. Operates heavy equipment such as excavators, backhoes, trenchers, and dump trucks to haul dirt, gravel and debris to and from work sites; installs and repairs drainage pipe, outfalls, BMP's, stream restorations and erosion control measures. Handles customer complaints, and is often the person who deals one-on-one with upset customers.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school and 1 to 2 years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Operates one or more types of motorized heavy equipment involved in construction and maintenance, such as : tractors, loaders, dump trucks; digs drainage ways and ditches, hauls and pushes dirt, and assists in installing and repairing storm drain pipes.

Supplemental Information

Possession of a valid chauffeur and Class A - Commercial Driver's License issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Physical Demands

Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including tractors, front end loaders, excavators, compactors, bulldozers, etc., and hand tools including shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, laser and grades rods, torches, etc. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, and be able to stand, bend, and stoop for a major portion of the day when doing residential yard debris collection, and other work involving manual labor.

The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.

Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

Choose the motor vehicle license that your currently hold from the choices below.

• Valid Virginia driver's license, no CDL
• Class A CDL
• Class B CDL
• Other CDL Class
• I do not have a valid Virginia driver's license or valid CDL
• I have a valid license in another state

How many years of experience do you have operating trucks that require a commercial driver's license?

If you have a valid commercial driver's license, list the endorsements and restrictions (if any) that apply to your license. If you do not have this type of license, type "N / A".

How many years of experience do you have experience operating heavy equipment?

Do you have any experience in the operation of backhoes, dump trucks, excavators, or other excavation equipment?

Do you have general knowledge of basic hand and power tools?

If you have previously been employed as a lead worker, describe your experience training and / or directing the work of others. If you do not have experience as a lead worker, type "None".

If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee(County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with these provisions?

Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N / A.

Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)

Required Question

Salary : $36,933 - $39,770