Equipment Operator, Senior

Equipment Operator, Senior

Salary

$48,048.00 - $68,952.00 Annually

Location

1654 Commerce Road, VA

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

29M00000856

Department

Public Works

Division

Roadway

Opening Date

10/16/2026

Closing Date

10/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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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 anticipated hiring range will be $48,048 - $56,843.

The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Equipment Operator, Senior in the Roadway Maintenance Division. The incumbent is responsible for overseeing operations for the assigned area of responsibility while utilizing and operating a variety of specialized equipment.

Duties include but are not limited to

• Operating and maintaining specialized equipment, machinery, and heavy construction vehicles
• Maintaining the streets and roadways throughout the city as assigned
• Operating equipment to include but not limited to specialized equipment, machinery or vehicles, such as heavy construction vehicles, Bobcat W/Skid Loader bucket-trucks, tractors, ladder trucks, dump trucks (light and heavy), tandem trucks and Crew Cab Trucks with trailers and/or snow removal equipment, pressure sprayers, light paving equipment, hand grinders, walk behind grinders, boom truck, compressor dump trucks, Heavy Roller (greater than 4000 lb.), jackhammers, specialized painting equipment, slope mowers, and tractor mounted graders, pay loaders, ditch diggers, and other equipment assigned to unit, division, or department.
• Consulting work orders, route lists, maps, charts and/or blueprints; removes debris, litter, earth, or pavement; loads material into trucks; clears land or mows grassy areas, such as parks, playgrounds, medians, roadsides, and hillsides
• Performing snow removal duties
• Maintaining equipment, machinery, or vehicles in good working order; observes established protocols and procedures for safe operation and storage; performs routine maintenance; reports damaged or unsafe equipment to supervisor
• Loading, transporting, and delivering refuse, construction materials, supplies or equipment and establishing safe work zones
• Preparing materials for installation and/or use and monitoring or assists in monitoring inventory of supplies and equipment
• Conducting tests to detect faults, breaks, or leaks in existing equipment, systems, or structures
• Processing routine documents and forms, such as work orders, repair requests, reports, and logs
• Performing other related duties as assigned

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Two (2) years of experience at the Equipment Operator level and successfully completing training on the types of equipment that is used at this level of assignment
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Drivers License
• A valid Commonwealth of Virginia Commercial Drivers License with proper endorsements in accordance with Department of Motor Vehicle regulations
• If assigned to road maintenance, may require Hazmat and Tanker license

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Commercial vehicles and equipment
• Commercial mowing equipment
• Chemicals and chemical reactions
• High tension rigging systems and hoisting mechanisms, including winches and grip hoists, as well as their various safe applications
• Infrastructures
• Small engine repair and maintenance
• Storm water maintenance
• Various tools and equipment used in the area of assignment
• Safety procedures and rules regarding the operation of various equipment and tools
• Various plants and fauna for safety reasons

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Ensuring vehicles are in good working order
• Maintaining equipment and machinery
• Reading work orders, blueprints, maps, route lists, etc.
• Closing work orders
• Conducting inventory checks
• Excavating underground structures and pipelines
• Maintaining a safe and clean environment
• Carpentry skills for building and repairing a variety of structures
• Pulling and parking trailers
• Removing snow when necessary
• Responding to emergency events
• Setting up job sites such as cordoning off areas with cones or signs
• Stocking vehicle with necessary supplies
• Using a radio and phone
• Using chemicals properly
• Using and operating various equipment safely and correctly such as constructions vehicles, vacuums, pressure sprayers, paving equipment, hand grinders, chain saws, woodshop tools, etc.
• Operating vehicles and machines such as light and heavy dump trucks, tandem trucks, bucket trucks, boom trucks, compressor dump trucks, heavy rollers, pay loaders, backhoes, tractors with batwings, etc.
• Operating equipment and tools used in the Equipment Operator classification as well as those listed above

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Problem solve
• Self-motivate
• Manage time effectively

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift; and occasionally stoop, crawl, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

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 you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Veronica Kenner, by email at HR-ADA@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.

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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.

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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veterans widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veterans must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following: Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diplomas/GED
• Some College
• Bachelors Degree or higher
• None of the above

04

This position is considered essential personnel. Employees must be available to work beyond scheduled hours, on-call basis, during inclement weather, and during declared emergencies as required. Are your willing and available to work under these conditions?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL)?

• Yes
• No

06

Which best describes your years of experience performing professional maintenance duties?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 4 years of experience
• 4 to 6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

07

Indicate the equipment in which you have at least two (2) years of experience using. Select all that apply.

• Dump truck
• Backhoe
• Payloader
• Chainsaw
• Sickle bar
• Snow plow
• None of the above

08

Which best describes your years providing supervision of maintenance tasks as a team lead, manager, or supervisor?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 to 4 years of experience
• 4 to 6 years of experience
• 6 or more years of experience

09

Indicate the type(s) or Microsoft Office applications in which you have at least two (2) years of experience. Select all that apply.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Excel
• None of the above

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Employer City of Richmond

Address 900 East Broad Street

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Richmond, Virginia, 23219

Phone (804) 646-5660

804-646-5660

Website https://www.rva.gov/