The Town is seeking an Equipment Operator to join our Water and Sewer Maintenance team! The Equipment Operator performs skilled work operating trucks and medium to heavy equipment in the installation, construction, maintenance, and repair of streets, utility lines, storm drainage and related facilities and systems.

The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, 7am-3pm; Rotating on-call shifts; Extended hours are often required for emergency response, to include nights, weekends and holidays.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Benefits:

• 14 Observed Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan through Virginia Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance

All new employees must satisfactorily complete a background check. An offer of employment may then be made contingent upon the successful completion of a physical exam that includes drug testing.

The Town of Front Royal is an equal opportunity employer in all aspects of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, marital status, disability (physical/mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, or veteran status.

• Operate trucks and equipment in the construction, repair, and maintenance of streets, utility lines, storm drainage and related facilities and systems.
• Perform general labor tasks.
• Operate front-end loader, back-hoe, bush hog, cat loader, and other medium to heavy equipment in the performance of installation, construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Operate equipment as a member of a crew involved in water and sewer line, street and drainage installation, maintenance and repair work.
• Clean equipment as necessary.
• Assist with asphalt repair following water and sewer line construction maintenance and repair projects.
• Perform grease trap inspections, backflow inspections, and fire hydrant flushing.
• Unclog sewer lines and apply chemicals, as needed.
• Repair and/or install water meters and repair utility lines, when needed.
• Occasionally service and perform minor repairs on heavy equipment.
• Assist in snow and ice removal.
• Work extended hours, nights, weekends and holidays in all types of weather conditions.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Requirements

• Experience Required: Some experience in the operation of motorized equipment
• Education Requirements: High School Diploma/GED
• Certifications: Valid Virginia Driver’s License required; CDL Class B with Air Brakes and Tanker endorsement required; Work Zone and flagger certification, First Aid & CPR, Confined Space and Trenching Safety certifications preferred or ability to obtain within six (6) months of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of principles and practices of operating and servicing heavy trucks and related light construction equipment
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations
• Safe driving practices
• Knowledge of occupational hazards of the work
• Skilled operation of equipment
• Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner both orally and in writing
• Ability to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely manner
• Organization and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment
• Ability to follow directions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the Public
• Ability to be on-call 24 hours a day for a 7-day duration
• Ability to work for extended periods of time, often under unfavorable conditions

Work Environment

• Outdoors; The worker is subject to outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions and wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus.

Physical Demands

• This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions.