Equipment Operator III (Waste Management) Job at York County, Virginia in Yorkto

Equipment Operator III (Waste Management) York County, Virginia Position Overview Performs specialized skilled work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in facility‑site maintenance operations for the Division of Waste Management. Operates heavy equipment such as loaders, excavators and/or motor grader to maintain gravel roads; farm tractors and backhoes to dig trenches, spread dirt and gravel, haul dirt and debris, and cut grass and weeds. Serves as Solid Waste Programs Assistant, providing courtesy collection pickups and deliveries of trash toters and recycling carts; maintains in‑house inventory of carts and toters. Performs minor preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. Compensation and Benefits Salary: $44,030.00 - $51,388.00 annually Benefits: The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full‑time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave. Employment Details Location: Yorktown, VA Job Type: Full‑time Job Number: 17EOIII(WM)-1958 Department: Public Works - Administration Division: PW‑WASTE MANAGEMENT Opening Date: 03/07/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Minimum Qualifications High school graduation or equivalent. 2 to 3 years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment. Possession of a Class A Commercial driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must obtain forklift certification within six months of hire. Physical Demands Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including tractors, front‑end loaders, excavators, compactors, bulldozers, and hand tools such as shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, laser and grade rods, torches. Must be able to lift between 50 and 75 pounds, and stand, bend, and stoop for portions of the day when performing construction or maintenance work. Application Requirements To apply, submit a current résumé and cover letter. For more details, view the full job description document: View Document. Contact Information Employer: York County Address: 224 Ballard Street, P.O. Box 532, Yorktown, Virginia 23690 Phone: 757-890-3687 Website: http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources #J-18808-Ljbffr