Equipment Operator III - Pump Stations - City of Chesapeake

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 III position is for you! APPLY TODAY !

Offering a$3,000 Sign-on Bonus and a CDL Stipend [if applicable] This position is approved for a Career Progression program that allows employees to be advanced to the appropriate next level position within their current division. An additional Operational Basket Exercise will be required as part of the interview process.
Chesapeake VA Pump Stations Equipment Operators performs the following duties:

Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools equipment, and personnel to job sites and to remove debris or other materials from job sites.

Equipment Operator III operates specialized motor equipment to support City operations such as tanker truck, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, backhoes and other specialized operations.

Operates hand and power tools and equipment to support maintenance operations such as debris removal, digging or filling and other maintenance tasks.

Equipment Operator Performs operational test and inspections of facility systems and components.

Inspects motor equipment and performs minor maintenance reports malfunctions to supervisor.

Performs administrative task such as completing job-related logs and forms, interpreting schedules, answering phones or providing information.

This position 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.

Position requires a valid Class A CDL .
Requires a tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire.
Position is subject to Random Drug/Alcohol Testing.

Some night work may also be required. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term departmental 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 one year 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 the City Driving Standards

A Commercial Driver's License ( CDL ) is required. Specialized certifications may be required based on department assigned.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT :

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 6 months of hire. Two years of Pump Station utility experience.

Two years' experience operating a vacuum truck, pump truck or other related equipment.