Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator
- City of Colonial Heights
- Colonial Heights, VA 23834, USA
- Apr 01, 2026
Job Description
All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration
after the Friday, April 24, 2026 closing date.
Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator: Operates heavy equipment, vehicles, and other related equipment. Annual Salary: $39,520.00
Examples of Duties
- Operates heavy and light equipment, vehicles, and other specialized equipment to construct, maintain, and repair streets, roadways, drainage systems, and water/wastewater facilities.
- Removes blockages and debris from streets and roadways.
- Excavates water and sewer lines.
- Digs trenches for line installation.
- Performs landscaping duties as required.
- Addresses public inquiries.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent and three to less than five years directly related experience or,
- Two years of college or Associate's Degree and less than two years directly related experience
- Must possess appropriate class Commercial Drivers License
Employee Benefits
Health Insurance - Anthem, Delta Dental & Blue Vision (3-in-1 Package).
Retirement - Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- Pension retirement plan.
- Basic Group Life Insurance (included with plan) & Optional Group Life Insurance Program.
- Enhanced Hazardous Duty benefits for Public Safety employees.
Voluntary Benefits - Colonial Life/Pierce Group Benefits
- Accident (pre-tax)
- Cancer (pre-tax)
- Individual Medical Bridge (pre-tax)
- Group Critical Illness (post-tax)
- Disability (post-tax)
- Term and Whole Life Insurance (post-tax)
- Health Savings Account (post-tax)
- Health Care FSA (pre-tax)
- Dependent Care FSA (pre-tax)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (pre-tax)
Other Benefits:
- Paid sick & vacation leave
- 14 paid holidays per year
- Short-term disability plan (VRS Plan 1 & Plan 2 members)
- 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through MissionSquare Retirement (optional)
- Roth IRA through MissionSquare Retirement (optional)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Bi-weekly payday
- Virginia Credit Union membership
The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary/Compensation: $39,520 per year
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