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This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking candidates to fill multiple Equipment Operator, Principal positions in the Storm Water and Wastewater Collections Divisions. The selected candidates will have fundamental knowledge of specialized equipment maintenance and repairs; conduct tests for the detection of faults; breaks; and leaks. The selected candidates will also have demonstrated leadership abilities and will assign and monitor work completions.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Operating and managing equipment and vehicles; ensures vehicles and equipment receive needed maintenance; operates a variety of complex heavy machinery and other necessary equipment;
• Maintaining and repairing equipment, roads and structures, grounds, parks, playing fields, and other facilities; ensures grounds are safe and meet required standards;
• Assisting with special events and emergency situations;
• Conducting supply inventory for area of responsibility, manages supplies.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

Substantive knowledge of operating complex heavy equipment and vehicles; of hydraulics, safety rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools; basic math; traffic safety; map reading; preparing and restoring a work site. Demonstrated abilities in problem solving; oral and written communications; customer service; time management; organization; attention to detail in an environment involving electrical; power; water and gas lines; operating equipment in the Equipment Operator and Equipment Operator, Senior classifications, as well as operating equipment and vehicles mentioned above.
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 proposed by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

• A valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record;
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License within 30 days of hire;
• Class A CDL.

• Holds a valid state/DOT CDL A with (N) Tanker Endorsement driver’s license for motor vehicles;
• Flagger Card: VDOT Basic Work Zone;
• Operate Heavy Equipment Backhoe, Trackhoe, Ditchmaster and Vactor Truck;
• OSHA 10 and 30 Card;
• General understanding of construction and/or maintenance operations;
• Experience cutting grass and vegetation maintenance, roadway construction and general duties, are a plus;
• Experience working successfully in a team environment.

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 reasonable accommodations are needed 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 mail 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.