Forestry Equipment Operator (Equipment Operator IV)

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents. The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Forestry Equipment Operator (Equipment Operator IV). This equipment operator position is required to operate various pieces of construction equipment including backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, dump trucks, vacuum-flushing trucks, and street sweepers to support general storm water operations and the citys street sweeping operation. This position is a leadership role, and the selected candidate will be the lead equipment operator, responsible for training other equipment operators and maintenance workers while assisting the structure repair and ditch maintenance crews. Norfolk's d epartment of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.
Department Hiring Salary: $41,775 Essential functions include but are not limited to:

• Provides equipment operating expertise operating caterpillar loader, bobcat mini skid steers, multiple stump grinders, grapple truck and crane equipment. Maintains and operates heavy construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, lowboy trailers, dump trucks, backhoes and trailers by securing equipment with of chains and binders, providing assistance to yard crew, performing minor maintenance and repair, checking equipment for fuel, fluids and safety, loading and unloading equipment on trailers and lowboys and transporting to job site.
• Stockpiles bulk materials by loading, unloading and separating materials as needed. Supervises mulch making operations in absence of Forestry Crew Leader by directing other permanent or temporary field staff in wood recycling support operations.
• Provides training and support by mentoring and guiding other team members on heavy equipment operation such as front-end loaders, grapple trucks, crane trucks, stump grinders, mini skid steers, chippers and chainsaws providing emergency response recovery including snow and storm debris removal.
• In absence of Forestry Crew Leader completes all necessary administrative tasks and supervisory tasks as assigned
• Responds to emergencies by removing storm damage debris.

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Four years experience in equipment operations.

Class "B" CDL with Air Brakes Endorsement required Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509 Work Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 AM 5:00 PM. 40 hours per week