Equipment Operator II - Cemeteries Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/norfolk/jobs/newprint/4797717) Apply  Equipment Operator II - Cemeteries Salary $41,231.00 - $67,207.00 Annually Location Norfolk, VA Job Type Permanent Full-time Job Number 12795 Department Parks & Recreation Division Cemeteries Opening Date 01/21/2025 Closing Date 2/2/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Description The City of Norfolk's Department of Parks and Recreation is seeking an Equipment Operator II to join our landscaping crews. This position will work with our Parks and Forestry Operations to maintain 2700 acres of turf and landscape beds on a regular basis. Norfolk's Department of Parks & Recreation is proud to announce it has been awarded national accreditation by the Commission for Accreditation of Parks and Recreation Agencies. This ensures we will continue to provide quality recreational services that enrich the lives of Norfolk's residents. Departmental Starting Salary Range: $41,231 - $43,292 Essential Functions Essential functions include but are not limited to: + Work involves driving and operating trucks, backhoes, and some heavy equipment; transporting other workers, equipment or supplies to and from job sites; operating various equipment to maintain cemetery grounds and landscapes; and performing maintenance and minor repairs of equipment. Checks equipment daily for needed fuel or fluids and inspects for safety prior to use. + Operates tractor of 15 to 50 horsepower in the mowing of grass; operates tractor pulling cart to haul dirt; operates dump truck, 3-ton; operates a backhoe; operates air compressor and pneumatic tools; may also use push mower or trimmer. + Performs funeral services by digging, packing, turf work, and backfilling graves, hauling excess dirt, erecting tents, removing flowers, and moving and replacing monuments. + Removes debris and flowers, trims and plants trees, shrubs, and flowers, edges curbs, applies fertilizer and pesticides, seeds; removes snow, aerates lawns. Provides foundation service by digging holes, mixing and pouring concrete, and moving and installing markers. + Must be able to work in all kinds of weather. Must also be flexible if asked to switch from one cemetery to another. + Performs other duties as required Education/Experience Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to four years of high school or equivalency. Two years' operating heavy equipment or successful completion of a City apprenticeship program. Preferred License(s) and/or Certification(s): + Must possess a valid Virginia driver's license. + Must be able to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License Class B within twelve (12) months of employment. + Must be able to obtain a Pesticide Registered Technician Certification within twelve (12) months of employment. Additional Preferred Experience: Employees are trained in operation of vehicles and tools in a cemetery environment. Training limited to familiarization with cemetery operations and record keeping requirements. Preferred 2 years’ experience in a cemetery environment Additional Information & Requirements Work Location: Various Norfolk City Cemeteries. Must be flexible, may need to change from one cemetery to another. Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. May work some weekends. Signing Bonus: This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus for applications received on or after February 22, 2022. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments: $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing. + Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking. + Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization. + Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union. + Retirement If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction. + The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution. NOTE: The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type. Non-City Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions. 01 The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. + I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly. 02 Please select the highest level of education you have completed. + Less than High School Diploma/Equivalency + High School Diploma/GED + Some College (6 months or more) + Vocational/Technical Degree + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree or higher 03 How many years of landscaping or grounds maintenance experience do you possess? + Less than one year + One to two years + Two to three years + Four or more years 04 Briefly describe your landscaping and/or grounds maintenance experience. Tell us about your experience with backhoes, mowers, trimmers and other types of grounds maintenance equipment. 05 Please select the grounds maintenance/landscaping equipment and tools you have used. Select all that apply. + Backhoe + Heavy Duty Tractor + Heavy Duty Trucks & Trailers + Zero Turn Mowers + 2 Cycle Landscaping Equipment + Hand Tools + Other 06 Do you possess a current certification as a Pesticide Registered Technician issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia? + Yes + No 07 Do you possess a current certification as a Commerical Pesticide Applicator issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia? + Yes + No 08 Please describe your experience working with horticultural chemicals. 09 Do you have experience supervising subordinates and working in a team environment? + Yes + No 10 If yes, briefly describe your experience supervising a group of subordinates in a team environment. Include in your response the number of team members under your supervision. 11 This position is designated as an Alpha position. This means this position is required to assist in maintaining City services during severe inclement weather or emergency conditions. Are you able to meet this requirement? + Yes + No 12 Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required) + I am not a Veteran + I am a Veteran + I am a Disabled Veteran 13 Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee? + Yes - I am a current City of Norfolk Employee + Yes - I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee + No - I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk employee 14 If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate by typing "N/A." Required Question Employer City of Norfolk Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email