Pump Stations - Equipment Operator I

Position Equipment Operator I – Pump Stations Location: Chesapeake, VA Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM (rotating on‑call required). Additional overtime or emergency duty may be required. Salary: $40,531 – $60,290 per year (starting salary depends on qualifications and experience). Responsibilities Operate motorized equipment (tanker trucks, vacuum trucks, dump trucks, backhoes) to transport materials, tools and personnel to job sites. Use specialized equipment to support city operations and assist in the repair and maintenance of sanitary sewer gravity and force mains and service laterals. Perform operational tests and inspections to ensure facility systems and components run efficiently, including manholes and valves. Inspect and perform minor maintenance on motor equipment; report any issues to supervisor. Qualifications Proficiency with heavy machinery and hand/power tools, with ability to keep equipment functioning smoothly. Team-oriented and able to respond to emergency situations, inclement weather and overtime demands. Ability to obtain a valid Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six months of hire. Requirements Education: completion of 10th grade; high school diploma, GED or vocational training preferred. Experience: minimum three months of related, full‑time equivalent experience. Certificates & Licenses: valid driver’s license compliant with City Driving Standards; Commercial Driver’s License required or obtainable within six months. Special: May require confined‑space exposure; work may exceed scheduled hours during emergencies; emergency operations may be performed outside normal job duties. Drug Testing Position is safety‑sensitive. Applicants are subject to pre‑employment drug/alcohol testing and may be subject to random testing. Testing includes marijuana; a valid medical marijuana card is not an exemption unless the position requires a CDL or is a sworn law‑enforcement role. Benefits The City of Chesapeake offers a comprehensive benefits package. See the Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Chesapeake Virginia