Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator

All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration. Open Until Filled. Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator: Operates heavy equipment, vehicles, and other related equipment.

Examples Of Duties

• Operates heavy and light equipment, vehicles, and other specialized equipment to construct, maintain, and repair streets, roadways, drainage systems, and water/wastewater facilities.
• Removes blockages and debris from streets and roadways.
• Excavates water and sewer lines.
• Digs trenches for line installation.
• Performs landscaping duties as required.
• Addresses public inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent and three to less than five years directly related experience or,
• Two years of college or Associate's Degree and less than two years directly related experience
• Must possess appropriate class Commercial Drivers License

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress that require a range of safety and other precautions.

Benefits include Health Insurance (Anthem), Virginia Retirement System, Group Life Insurance, and Short-Term Disability coverage. This is a full-time position with 13 paid holidays each year.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Full-Time Employee Benefits

Health Insurance – The Local Choice

• The Local Choice Program (Anthem, Delta Dental, and Blue Vision).
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits are included as a package under our health insurance program and cannot be purchased as separate coverage items.
• Health insurance benefits start on the 1st of the month following the hire date.
• Benefit Summaries
• Key Advantage 250 Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)
• Key Advantage 1000 Benefit Summary (Download PDF reader)
• High-Deductible Health Plan Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader)

Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

• Basic Group Life Insurance Program Features
• Optional Group Life Insurance Program Features

Supplemental Retirement - Mission Square Retirement

• We offer supplemental Retirement plans through Mission Square Retirement.
• Employees can enroll in the following plans at any time during their employment.
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Roth IRA

Paid Holiday Leave

• The city observes 14 holidays throughout the year (except certain departments if scheduling does not permit).

Paid Vacation Leave

Years of Service - Day(s) EarnedPer Month - Max. AnnualAccrual Days - Max. Days for Carry Forward

0 – 5 Years - 1 - 12 - 24

Over 5 Years - 1¼ - 15 - 30

Over 10 Years - 1½ - 18 - 36

Over 20 Years - 1¾ - 21 - 42

Paid Sick Leave

• All full-time employees earn (1¼) days of paid sick leave for each calendar month of employment and is accumulated without limit.

Compensatory Leave

• Non-Exempt employees may accumulate compensatory leave only for overtime worked which is authorized prior to the performance of such work. Compensatory leave for nonexempt employees is voluntary but in no instance may exceed 120 hours of accumulated leave. All hours in excess of 120 hours will be compensated on the same basis as approved overtime.

Voluntary Benefits – Pierce Group Benefits

• Employees have 30 days from their hire date to enroll in the following benefits. If an employee does not enroll, they cannot enroll until the next Open Enrollment.

Colonial Life Products

Pre-Tax: - Post Tax:

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Critical Illness

Health Savings Account (HSA) - Disability

Cancer - Term Life

Accident - Whole Life

Medical Bridge - Student Loan Forgiveness Program

* Note: Employees can only enroll in Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care FSA and Dependent Care FSA) during Open Enrollment in May of each year.

Other Benefits

• Bi-weekly payday
• Virginia Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• City Sick Leave Bank Program (VRS Plan 1 and Plan 2 Members only)
• VRS Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (VRS Hybrid Members only)
• Education/tuition discounts through Liberty University

For additional information or more details about employee benefits please call the Human Resources Department at View phone number on click.appcast.io.