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Forestry Equipment Operator (Equipment Operator IV)

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Forestry Equipment Operator (Equipment Operator IV)

Salary

$41,774.67 - $69,795.03 Annually

Location

Norfolk, VA

Job Type

Permanent Full-time

Job Number

13294

Department

Parks & Recreation

Division

Urban Forestry

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Closing Date

8/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

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Description

Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications. Working for the City of Norfolk is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of others. With our commitment to competitive pay and a strong retirement package, you can do good for your community and do well for yourself. Join a caring workplace that proudly celebrates uniqueness, authenticity, and a shared commitment to improving the lives of our residents.

The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is currently seeking a Forestry Equipment Operator (Equipment Operator IV). This equipment operator position is required to operate various pieces of construction equipment including backhoes, excavators, front-end loaders, dump trucks, vacuum-flushing trucks, and street sweepers to support general storm water operations and the city’s street sweeping operation. This position is a leadership role, and the selected candidate will be the lead equipment operator, responsible for training other equipment operators and maintenance workers while assisting the structure repair and ditch maintenance crews.

Norfolk's d epartment of Parks and Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents.

Department Hiring Salary: $41,775

Essential Functions

Essential functions include but are not limited to:

+ Provides equipment operating expertise operating caterpillar loader, bobcat mini skid steers, multiple stump grinders, grapple truck and crane equipment. Maintains and operates heavy construction equipment such as cranes, bulldozers, lowboy trailers, dump trucks, backhoes and trailers by securing equipment with of chains and binders, providing assistance to yard crew, performing minor maintenance and repair, checking equipment for fuel, fluids and safety, loading and unloading equipment on trailers and lowboys and transporting to job site.

+ Stockpiles bulk materials by loading, unloading and separating materials as needed. Supervises mulch making operations in absence of Forestry Crew Leader by directing other permanent or temporary field staff in wood recycling support operations.

+ Provides training and support by mentoring and guiding other team members on heavy equipment operation such as front-end loaders, grapple trucks, crane trucks, stump grinders, mini skid steers, chippers and chainsaws providing emergency response recovery including snow and storm debris removal.

+ In absence of Forestry Crew Leader completes all necessary administrative tasks and supervisory tasks as assigned

+ Responds to emergencies by removing storm damage debris.

Education/Experience

Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency.

Four years experience in equipment operations.

Class "B" CDL with Air Brakes Endorsement required

Additional Information & Requirements

Work Location: 2839 Dana Street, Norfolk, VA 23509

Work Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 6:30 AM – 5:00 PM. 40 hours per week

+ Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.

+ Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.

+ Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.

+ Retirement

If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.

+ The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.

NOTE:

The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.

Non-City

Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.

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The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.

+ I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

02

Please select the highest level of education you have completed.

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Some College (6 months or more)

+ Vocational/Technical Degree

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree or higher

03

Do you currently have a Class "A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

+ Yes

+ No

04

Do you currently have a Class "B" Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Please indicate which of the following endorsements you possess with your CDL.

+ T--Double/Triple Trailers

+ P--Passenger

+ N--Tank Vehicle

+ H--Hazardous Materials

+ S--School Buses

+ X--Tank Vehicle with Hazardous Materials

+ L - Air Brake

+ None of the above

06

Do you have experience supervising subordinates and working in a field work environment?

+ Yes

+ No

07

Describe your equipment operations experience?

08

Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)

+ I am not a Veteran

+ I am a Veteran

+ I am a Disabled Veteran

09

Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?

+ Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee

+ Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee

+ No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee

10

If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A."

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