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Location

Glen Allen, VA | United States

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Job description

Job Title

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist

Location

Glen Allen, VA, US

Organization Name

County of Henrico Department of 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

Closing Date: This Position closes on Monday, March 11, 2024.

Utilizes the highest-level proficiency in the operation, maneuvering and manipulation of all types of vehicles, heavy equipment and other types of equipment to, from and on the job site, in the performance of assigned duties; serves as a crew leader or serves as part of work crew and handles the most complex assignments in an assigned division in the Department of Public Utilities, includes working in extreme weather and traffic conditions and in confined spaces as needed; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

Extensive 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 with constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents and damage; consistently demonstrates the highest degree of proficiency and skills in the operation, maneuvering and manipulation of vehicles and equipment to, from and on the job site, typically with a greater consequence of error in the form of mistakes and damage to property and equipment or negative impact to the public's safety; sound working knowledge of the hazards in laboring work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to work safely in all types of weather, traffic and worksite conditions, including confined space, conditions utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times; sound working knowledge of general maintenance and simple repair of tools and equipment used on the worksite with the demonstrated ability to safely and appropriately repair and maintain job related tools and equipment; ability to perform routine manual tasks safely and efficiently; physical condition that will permit safely performing a wide variety of physical job-related activities such as digging, shoveling, grading, lifting (including heavy lifting), loading, pushing, reaching, carrying, stooping, climbing, etc. while working under adverse temperatures, weather and traffic conditions; thorough working knowledge of traffic rules, traffic management rules, safety rules and regulations and accident-prevention practices; ability to accurately understand and follow simple and complex oral and written directions; ability to accurately and efficiently work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; sound and accurate math skills including accurate measuring skills; ability to assist with accurate inventories and recordkeeping; ability to create and maintain accurate detailed records (paper and electronic records); sound reasoning and problem solving skills with the demonstrated ability to appropriately resolve all types of worksite issues independently and to seek guidance and approvals appropriately; basic supervisory skills with the demonstrated ability to train and direct the work activities of other personnel; ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time; sound computer skills with the ability to use computer to complete assigned tasks; ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of department staff; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with all levels of department staff. Excellent customer service skills, tact, and courtesy with the ability to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public. Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, overtime or on-call rotation as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of grade school, completion of high school preferred and six (6) years of relevant work experience, including at least two years as County Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist III; OR , any equivalent combination of education, experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

This position reports to the DPU Operations Division at 10401 Woodman 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).
The County provides the following trainings: Environmental SOP, VDOT flagging, confined space, pesticide application and forklift operator. Once obtained, these certifications/licenses must be maintained, and are mandatory for this position.

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

Closing Date: This Position closes on Monday, March 11, 2024 .

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 or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at .

Minimum Salary

39616

Maximum Salary

96551

Currency

USD

Main Organization

General Government General Government

Employment Status

Permanent Fulltime Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

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