Job Title
Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist IV
Location
Glen Allen, VA, US
Organization Name
County of Henrico Public Utilities
About Us
Henrico County, a progressive employer of choice, provides job seekers with the promise of fair and competitive compensation; a close-knit atmosphere with low employee turnover; and a benefits package that helps secure financial stability.
Established in 1611, Henrico County has deep historical roots. Henrico County borders the City of Richmond to the west, north and east and constitutes approximately a third of the Richmond metropolitan areas. Henrico County is among the top-rated counties in the nation and was one of the first localities to adopt the County Manager Form of Government. Citizens of Henrico County are represented by an elected Board of Supervisors representing five magisterial districts.
Henrico County General Government currently has more than 30 agencies. Department Heads are appointed by the County Manager, with the exception of the elected constitutional officers. Henrico County is an equal opportunity employer and, when you join us, you will be surrounded by fellow associates who come from all walks of life, all types of cultural backgrounds and all ages.
General Statement of Duties
Utilizes the highest-level proficiency and precision in the operation, maneuvering and manipulation of all types of vehicles, heavy equipment and other types of equipment, tools and controls in the performance of assigned duties; serves as a crew leader or serves as part of work crew and handles the most complex assignments, includes working in extreme weather and traffic conditions and in confined spaces as needed; performs other duties as assigned.
Closing date: This position closes on Monday, April 08, 2024.
Essential Duties
- Thorough working knowledge of the Division's operations, equipment, materials and methods used on worksites and to perform assigned job duties; ability to safely and efficiently operate, maneuver and manipulate a wider variety of hand, power, pneumatic, hydraulic gas and electric tools and equipment specific to assigned tasks with a consistently high degree of proficiency and precision and with constant attention to safety to prevent accidents and damage; advanced working knowledge of the hazards in physically demanding work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to work safely in all types of weather, traffic and worksite conditions utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times; thorough working knowledge of general maintenance and simple repair of tools and equipment used on the worksite; demonstrated ability to appropriately repair and maintain job related tools and equipment; thorough working knowledge of traffic rules, traffic management rules, safety rules and regulations and accident-prevention practices.
- Sound computer skills with the demonstrated ability to proficiently use typical business software, proprietary systems and applications to complete assigned tasks.
- Excellent written and oral skills; communicates clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, with the department staff to share information and provide training and with the County's diverse citizen populations by using non-technical language to provide excellent customer service.
- Accurately understands and follows complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations; makes sound decisions independently, appropriately involves supervisor as needed; excellent organization skills; plans and executes assigned work effectively to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately, in a timely manner within established deadlines; plans, organizes and conducts meetings or training sessions as assigned.
- Non-supervisory. Serves as crew leader and as part of a team; excellent training and collaboration skills.
- Works indoors and outdoors; may work in various locations based on assigned duties such as cross training.
- Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to communicate and interact accurately and effectively. Physical ability sufficient to safely perform assigned duties in all types of duty-related locations under all types of worksite, traffic and weather conditions.
- Proficiently and safely operate and maintain loaders, excavators, backhoes, roll-off trucks, transfer trailers, yard jockey and other heavy equipment
Minimum Qualifications
Completion of high school preferred and six (6) years of relevant work experience, including 2 years as County Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist III; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Information
This position reports to DPU Solid Waste at one of two transfer stations - Springfield Public Use Area at 10600 Fords Country Lane or Chrales City Road Public Use Area at 2075 Charles City Road.
This position may be filled at any level (Specialist, I, II, III, IV) commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and the needs of the department at the time of hire.
This position is part of a career development series with positions and salary ranges as follows:
Position Salary Range
Utility Specialist (No CDL or has CDL Learners) $34,417.93 – $63,313.40
Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist I $39,616.12 – $72,875.71
Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist II $43,510.76– $80,040.08
Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist III $47,788.28– $87,908.79
Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist IV $52,486.32 – $96,551.06
Requires a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and a valid CDL (Class A or B as determined by job duties and operational needs).
Maintains Environmental SOP training requirements, valid VDOT flagging certification, valid confined space certification, pesticide applicator's license and a forklift operator certification as required.
Refer to current approved CDP for education, license, certifications or other level-specific requirements.
May be required to work a rotating on-call schedule.
A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.
How To Apply
You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through http://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at http://henrico.us.
Closing date: This position closes on Monday, April 08, 2024.
Minimum Salary
52486.32
Maximum Salary
96551.06
Currency
USD
Main Organization
General Government
General Government
Employment Status
Permanent Fulltime
Permanent Full-time
Amount of Travel
Work At Home