Henrico

• Ability to drive both automated and rear loading refuse trucks safely.
• Ability to complete routes in an efficient and effective manner.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. 
• Thorough working knowledge of the Division's operations, equipment, materials and methods used on worksites and to perform assigned job duties.
• Ability to safely and efficiently operate, maneuver and manipulate a wider variety of hand, power, pneumatic, hydraulic gas and electric tools and equipment specific to assigned tasks with a consistently high degree of proficiency and precision and with constant attention to safety to prevent accidents and damage.
• Advanced working knowledge of the hazards in physically demanding work and of necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to work safely in all types of weather, traffic and worksite conditions while at all times utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Thorough working knowledge of general maintenance and simple repair of tools and equipment used on the worksite.
• Demonstrated ability to appropriately repair and maintain job related tools and equipment.  
• Thorough working knowledge of traffic rules, traffic management rules, safety rules and regulations and accident-prevention practices.
• Excellent written and oral skills.
• Communicates clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, with the department staff to share information and provide training and with the County's diverse citizen populations by using non-technical language to provide excellent customer service.
• Accurately understands and follows complex instructions, policies and data, including federal regulations; Makes sound decisions independently, appropriately involves supervisor as needed.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Plans and executes assigned work effectively to successfully complete assigned tasks accurately, in a timely manner within established deadlines.
• Plans, organizes and conducts meetings or training sessions as assigned.
• Works indoors and outdoors.
• May work in various locations based on assigned duties such as cross training.
• Visual and hearing acuity sufficient to communicate and interact accurately and effectively.
• Physical ability is sufficient to safely perform assigned duties in all types of duty-related locations under all types of worksites, traffic and weather conditions.

This position reports to DPU Solid Waste - Refuse Collection at 10401 Woodman Road.

This position may be filled at any level (Specialist, I, II, III, IV) commensurate with the successful candidate's qualifications and the needs of the department at the time of hire.

This position is part of a career development series with positions and salary ranges as follows:

Position                                                                                         Salary Range

Utility Specialist (No CDL or has CDL Learners)        $38,499.97 – $70,822.50

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist I                            $44,314.67 – $81,518.92

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist II                           $48,671.22 – $89,533.00

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist III                          $53,456.07 – $98,334.95

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist IV                          $58,711.31 – $108,002.21

Requires a valid driver's license with a safe driving record and a valid CDL (Class A or B as determined by job duties and operational needs).

Maintains Environmental SOP training requirements, valid VDOT flagging certification, valid confined space certification, pesticide applicator's license and a forklift operator certification as required.

Refer to current approved CDP for education, license, certifications or other level-specific requirements.

May be required to work a rotating on-call schedule.

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.

Important: Communications regarding your application will come from recruitment@henrico.gov and notifications@henrico.avature.net (our applicant tracking system). Please add both addresses to your safe sender list and check your spam or junk folder regularly.

High school diploma preferred, and six (6) years of relevant work experience, including at least two (2) years as County Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist III; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Applicants considered for employment must successfully complete the following background investigations/tests:

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal History Investigation
• State Police Criminal History Investigation
• Child Protective Services (CPS) Investigation (Dept. of Social Services, JRJDC, Juvenile Detention Home)