York County, VA
Equipment Operator III (Waste Management) Job at York County, VA in Yorktown
York County, VA, Yorktown, VA, US, 23693
Salary : $44,030.00 - $51,388.00 Annually
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
Description
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, and 2 to 3 years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.
Supplemental Information
Possession of a Class A Commercial driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Must obtain Forklift certification within 6 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, etc., and hand tools including shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, laser and grades rods, torches, etc. Must be able to lift between 50 and 75 pounds, and be able to stand, bend, and stoop for a portion of the day when doing construction or maintenance work.
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include 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.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
02
How many years of experience do you have experience operating heavy equipment?
03
Do you have any experience in the operation of backhoes, dump trucks, excavators, or other excavation equipment?
04
Do you have a current forklift operator license?
05
Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License?
06
If you have a valid commercial driver's license, please list the State that issued the license and any endorsements or restrictions attached to the license. If you do not have this type of license, type "N/A".
07
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
08
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Required Question
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
Description
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 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.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school, and 2 to 3 years of experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment.
Supplemental Information
Possession of a Class A Commercial driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Must obtain Forklift certification within 6 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, etc., and hand tools including shovels, wrenches, carpentry tools, laser and grades rods, torches, etc. Must be able to lift between 50 and 75 pounds, and be able to stand, bend, and stoop for a portion of the day when doing construction or maintenance work.
For a more detailed description:
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include 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.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- No Diploma/GED
- High School/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree or higher
02
How many years of experience do you have experience operating heavy equipment?
- None
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 4 years
- 5 years or more
03
Do you have any experience in the operation of backhoes, dump trucks, excavators, or other excavation equipment?
- Yes
- No
04
Do you have a current forklift operator license?
- Yes
- No
05
Do you have a valid Commercial Driver's License?
- No
- Yes, Class A
- Yes, Class B
06
If you have a valid commercial driver's license, please list the State that issued the license and any endorsements or restrictions attached to the license. If you do not have this type of license, type "N/A".
07
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
08
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
Required Question