General Statement of Duties

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, July 8, 2024.

Operates multiple types of motorized equipment, vehicles and heavy equipment safely and efficiently; safely operates a wide variety of gas-powered, electrical, or pneumatic equipment as needed to perform a wide variety of tasks for the construction, grading, paving, repair and maintenance of County-owned roadways and right-of-ways and in various, including in extreme, weather and traffic conditions; does related work as required.

Essential Duties

Sound working knowledge of the Division's operations and equipment; ability to safely operate, maneuver and manipulate automotive, motorized and heavy equipment with constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents; sound working knowledge of motorized equipment and equipment specific to road construction and maintenance; basic working knowledge of a wide variety of methods, equipment and materials used in road and drainage maintenance; basic working knowledge of the hazards in laboring work and of necessary safety precautions; ability to safely and efficiently operate common hand and power tools and other tools specific to assigned tasks; basic working knowledge of general maintenance and repair of motor equipment with demonstrated ability to safely and appropriately repair and maintain heavy equipment; physical condition that will permit heavy lifting, loading, pushing, reaching, stooping, and climbing while working under adverse temperatures and weather conditions; ability to work in confined spaces; sound working knowledge of traffic rules, traffic management rules, safety rules and regulations and accident-prevention practices; ability to work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions; ability to read and accurately comprehend, interpret, apply and communicate technical information accurately; ability to work under and fully understand and communicate detailed and complex instructions from the immediate supervision of a supervisor or who issues oral and written work assignments; sound problem solving skills with the demonstrated ability to appropriately resolve a issues, seek approvals appropriately, and keep supervisor appropriately informed or involved; ability to work independently and with a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time; ability to collaborate effectively with all levels of department staff; personal accountability including teamwork and establishing and maintaining positive working relationships with all levels of department staff; basic ability to effectively lead the activities of assigned small work crews engaged primarily in equipment operations, manual labor and maintenance duties; good communication and good interpersonal skills with the ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; basic math and computer skills with ability to accurately assist with recordkeeping; excellent customer service skills, tact, and courtesy with the ability to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public. Requires a safe driving record with the ability to safely operate County-owned vehicles and equipment. Requires ability to work a flexible schedule that may occur any day of the week, including weekends, and during various day and evening hours as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of grade school required, completion of high school preferred and one (1) year of relevant work experience; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

Requires a valid driver's license with a safe driving record, a valid Class B CDL with tank endorsement N and without restrictions and a valid VDOT flagging certification. This position may be under-filled if a candidate does not have a full CDL.

These positions are part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offer career development opportunities (with increases in pay) within the position based on the performance, qualifications and experience of the incumbent. Multiple positions will be filled from this posting. Positions may be available at the East or West end facilities.

A criminal history record check and fingerprinting is conducted on all persons conditionally offered employment, including a conditional offer of initial employment, or a conditional offer to promote, demote, or laterally transfer an employee.

How To Apply

Closing Date: This position closes on Monday, July 8, 2024.

You apply for positions with Henrico County general government through our on-line applicant system, which is available 24-hours a day, 7-days a week with an Internet connection. Please access our job site portal through https://henrico.us/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at https://henrico.us .

Minimum Salary 41517

Maximum Salary 76373

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home