Heavy Equipment Operator I

The Heavy Equipment Operator I is responsible for operating a variety of gasoline and diesel powered motorized equipment. Work is performed under the general direction of the Central Maintenance Administrator. Annual performance goals will be set for the Heavy Equipment Operator.

Hiring Salary Range: $50,789.96 - $61,149.65 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (with illustrative examples of work)

Operate equipment:

• Operate assigned equipment in complex and routine maintenance and construction projects.
• Perform routine operations to include excavating, level, demolition, stump clearing, sloping, spreading, stripping, and pushing trees and rocks from land in preparation for renovating roads, landscaping, and site development.
• Transport aggregate material or supplies to job site.
• Drive heavy trucks to haul trash and/or debris.
• Load and transport heavy construction equipment to designated locations.
• Operate graders, front end loaders, bulldozer, backhoes, and tandem axle dump truck.
• Operate snow removal equipment.

Assist with maintenance of equipment:

• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to equipment such as changing oil, checking fluid levels, diagnosing tread wear, replacing batteries, and troubleshooting problems.
• Perform preparatory and incidental tasks as directed, such as transporting and setting up equipment/materials.
• Assist skilled workers and keep them supplied with materials and tools.
• Maintain tools and equipment in working order.
• Clean up after project is completed and maintain clean, safe and organized work area.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (minimum) Education: Graduation from high school or GED. Physical: Manual work with strength and dexterity necessary to perform all required tasks, including lifting, stooping, bending and working in tiring and uncomfortable positions in outdoor and/or maintenance shop settings; will perform heavy manual labor in all weather conditions; lift items equal to or greater than 80 pounds; climb ladders; operate equipment and use tools. Experience: One year of experience operating heavy motorized construction equipment and/or semi-tractor trailers, or any equivalent combination of education, training, or experience which provides:

• Ability to work independently.
• Skill in the operation of a variety of heavy construction equipment.
• Ability to perform routine equipment maintenance and repair.
• Ability to follow complex oral and written instructions.
• Ability to safely operate equipment and trucks.
• Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain “Class A” CDL drivers’ license with safe driving record.
• Availability for call in emergency situations.
• Maintain thorough and accurate records of repairs, preventive maintenance and servicing through web based maintenance software.
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the position.

Duties and responsibilities are designed to be the essential elements of the job. They do not preclude the performance of related, or even unrelated, jobs which may be necessary to properly and efficiently complete all work assignments. NOVA Parks reserves the right to amend job specifications to meet current needs. Benefits: This position is a benefit eligible position. Benefits include medical and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, retirement plan, and more. This role is eligible to receive an annual bonus calculated as a percentage of the company’s net revenue. Distribution, timing, and metrics are discretionary and subject to individual and business performance. Testing: The Heavy Equipment Operator I position is classified as a safety sensitive position. Candidates for full-time, safety sensitive positions must submit to a pre-employment drug screening and achieve a negative result as a condition of employment. It is the policy of the Northern Virginia Regional Park Authority to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-352-5900 and ask for Human Resources for assistance.