HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - UTILITY CONSTRUCTION

Organization Name: City of Newport News

Hourly Rate: $24

Region: Newport News

Categories: General

Listing Date: 17 Sep, 2024

Expiration Date: 31 Oct, 2024

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Waterworks Department: You can assist with performing installation and scheduled and preventative maintenance on water distribution systems. There is a variety of work to include repairing water leaks for main lines, services and meters;assisting with directional boring, chlorination and disinfection, pressure testing, and inspecting water mains;performing flow checks and taking water samples;and assisting with water quality flushing and water main shut-offs. Public Works Department: You can assist in maintaining and repairing mainline stoppages;flushing and cleaning sanitary sewer laterals, mains, force mains and pump station wet wells. You would also read and interpret plan sketches, drawings, and plans of sanitary sewer structures and systems . These complex systems that you would support are critical infrastructures and necessary to ensure public health and safety. How much money can I make? Salaries will be compensated based on experience but will start at the following rates: • Senior Equipment Operator: $24.00 per hour;$49,920 annually • Master Equipment Operator: $25.00 per hour;$52,000 annually What are the qualifications for this position? • Senior Equipment Operator: Requires 2 years of work experience with Class II and Class III equipment;or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Master Equipment Operator: Requires 3 years of work experience with heavy equipment and some lead or supervisory experience;or a combination of education and experience.

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