Heavy Equipment Operator - Virginia Beach & Newport News

HRSD Talent Management Virginia Beach, VA Full-time Construction / Physical Labor / Skilled Trades

Posted on February 3, 2023

HRSD is doing continuous recruitment for this vacancy throughout our service area which includes both the Southside and Peninsula. (Virginia Beach and Newport News) If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will ask your preferred work center location within our service area. There is also the possibility you would start in one location in that area and would need to move to another position when a specific vacancy occurs.

This position has been classified as hard to fill. New hires for this position will receive a $2,000 hiring bonus (paid in two installments, $1,000 in the first paycheck and $1,000 in the paycheck following successful completion of the six-month probationary period. The bonus will be subject to appropriate taxes. New hires will also receive 80 hours of paid time off (PTO) in their leave bank on their first check

Brief Description:

Under broad guidance, the Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for:

Operating motor vehicles and heavy equipment of such size and complexity that a Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is required by law. Performing manual and semi-skilled labor and other assignments as required

Job Requirements:

a. Education

Required

High School Diploma or GED

b. Experience

Required

a) Experience in performing semi-skilled maintenance or construction tasks

b) Knowledge of hydraulically operated construction tools, interceptor line cleaning, heavy equipment, backhoes and other heavy construction/maintenance equipment

c. Special Licenses

Required

a) Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license from state of residence

b) Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License with H (Hazardous Materials) and N (Tank Vehicle) endorsements must be obtained within 6 months of appointment to the position or may result in removal from the position and potentially employment with HRSD

HRSD is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. HRSD does not discriminate against individuals in employment on the basis of race, sex, including sexual orientation, pregnancy, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, engaging in protected activity or any additional protected characteristics recognized by federal, state and local law.

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