Public Works Heavy Equipment Operator
- City of Colonial Heights
- Colonial Heights, VA 23834, USA
- May 02, 2026
Job Description
All applications received during the recruitment period will be forwarded to the hiring department for review and consideration.
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.
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