OVERVIEW OF ATHENA:

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner. We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs. ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Operator. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for maintenance, installation, and repair of water distribution systems, including addressing water leaks and performing chlorination. The role involves physical labor in various weather conditions, and related duties as assigned. This FULL TIME position starts at $21.00 per hour and is located in Newport, VA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions..

• Assists with performing scheduled and preventative maintenance and installation on the water distribution system; repairs water leaks, mains, services, and meters as needed.
• Duties include assisting with directional boring, chlorination and disinfection of water main, pressure testing and inspection of water main, performs flow checks and takes water samples, assists with water quality flushing and water main shut offs.
• Assists with asphalt operations and performs general landscaping duties at job sites upon conclusion of projects.
• Follows safety procedures to provide for safety of equipment and safety of others.
• Performs routine checks, preventive maintenance, installations, and repair of related equipment; identifies and reports equipment malfunctions; cleans equipment as needed.
• Participate in developing department goals, objectives, and systems
• Participate in staff meetings and attend other meetings and seminars as assigned.
• Recommend new approaches, policies, and procedures, to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
• Efficiently performs duties as assigned and works as a team within division and company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to work outside in all elements doing physical labor.
• Excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills within the English language.
• Proven, high quality customer service (internal and external customers).
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Solid ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the duties, methods, and procedures required by the position.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks.
• Ability to effectively communicate to large and small group audiences.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, preferred.
• Valid Drivers license and clean driving record required.
• Must have a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or CDL Permit and 2 years of heavy equipment experience (i.e., utility construction, pipelaying, and/or backhoe experience).
• Preferred experience with utility construction, pipelaying, and or backhoe experience.
• Must have steel toe safety shoes.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work outside in all elements doing physical labor
• Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds at times.
• Standard hours of work Monday through Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Successful ATHENA employees will display the following characteristics:

• You strive to be the best in your field currently and in the future.
• You like to make your employer look good.
• You find solutions, where others only see problems.
• You are proactive, you make and meet commitments, and you perform your duties exceedingly well.
• You are aware of the employer’s needs at all times and are well-versed in what you personally and ATHENA can offer them as a whole.
• You have the ability to work with diverse, integrated, deliverable-driven teams to accomplish the larger mission.

The benefits of working for ATHENA include:

• Support from a team of professionals committed to making your life better.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Medical and dependent flexible spending account.
• Pet insurance.
• Mass transportation benefit for the Maryland and Washington, D.C. area.
• 401k with a generous employer match.
• Easy to use employee self-serve HR portal.
• Paid time off varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.
• Holiday pay varies by contract – be sure to inquire with your Recruiter.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required. The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position. Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• What heavy equipment have you operated?

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Required)
• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person