Equipment Operator II; Storm Water Management
CITY OF NORFOLK:
Department of Public Works is currently seeking an Equipment Operator II within the Division of Environmental Storm Water Management. An Equipment Operator II in Storm Water Management plays a key role in maintaining the City of Norfolk's stormwater infrastructure to help reduce flooding and protect water quality. This position operates and maintains heavy equipment used to clean and repair underground pipes, drainage structures, roadside and off-road ditches, BMPs, and pump stations.
By supporting routine maintenance, system inspections, and emergency response during rain and tidal events, the Equipment Operator II helps ensure the stormwater system functions properly, minimizes flooding impacts, and supports the safety and resilience of Norfolk's communities.
The Department of Public Works builds, maintains, and operates the physical facilities that support and enhance the lives of Norfolk's citizens, businesses, and visitors, including the City’s Street Network, Traffic Management System, Storm Water System, Waste Management, and Recycling.
The Division of Environmental Storm Water Management is responsible for reducing the threat of flooding and improving water quality throughout the City of Norfolk. The division's crews maintain and operate the city's stormwater infrastructure, including underground pipes, drainage structures, roadside and off-road ditches, Best Management Practices (BMPs), and pump stations. By performing routine maintenance, system inspections, and emergency response during rain and tidal events, the division works to minimize flooding impacts, protect public safety, and ensure the continued function and reliability of Norfolk's stormwater system.
Departmental Hiring Salary Range: $44,994.56-$48,199 (with an additional $5,000 CDL Stipend)
Essential functions include but are not limited to:- Operates heavy construction equipment such as dump trucks, vacuum trucks, front-end loaders, backhoes, and other mechanical equipment.
- Participates in the routine daily functions of a stormwater maintenance crew including assisting with cleaning and maintaining stormwater infrastructure, performing manual digging and debris removal, supporting ditch and drain cleaning, loading and unloading materials, setting up traffic control, maintaining BMPs, and helping restore and clean job sites.
- Supports vacuum truck operations by assisting with the safe setup, operation, and cleanup of equipment used to remove sediment, debris, and blockages from stormwater pipes, catch basins, and drainage structures. Position the truck, manage hoses and vacuum lines, guide excavation and cleaning activities, and ensure debris is properly handled and disposed of.
- Supports the street sweeping program by assisting with debris disposal, equipment staging, and maintenance activities that help ensure clean streets and proper stormwater system function.
- Supports the best management practice (BMP) maintenance by operating equipment to remove sediment, debris, and overgrown vegetation from ponds, outfalls, swales, and other BMPs. Assist with dredging, grading, repairing structural components, restoring proper flow paths, and ensuring BMPs remain functional and compliant with stormwater performance requirements.
- Excavates around damaged stormwater pipes, catch basins, and drainage structures. Operators help install or replace pipe sections, reset or rebuild catch basins, backfill and compact soil, and restore the site to ensure proper function and flow.
- Supports ditch maintenance by operating equipment to remove sediment, debris, and overgrown vegetation from roadside and off-road ditches. They help shape, grade, and restore ditch lines to ensure proper drainage and flow, assist with clearing…
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