Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist IV

General Statement of Duties

Utilizes the highest-level proficiency and precision in the operation, maneuvering and manipulation of all types of vehicles, heavy equipment and other types of equipment, tools and controls in the performance of assigned duties; serves as a crew leader or serves as part of work crew and handles the most complex assignments, includes working in extreme weather and traffic conditions and in confined spaces as needed; performs other duties as assigned.

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Essential Duties

• Extensive 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 wide variety of hand, power, pneumatic, hydraulic gas and electric tools and equipment specific to assigned tasks with a consistently high degree of proficiency and with constant attention to safety of operation in order to prevent accidents and damage.
• Consistently demonstrates the highest degree of proficiency and skills in the operation, maneuvering and manipulating vehicles and equipment to, from and on the job site, typically with a greater consequence of error in the form of mistakes and damage to property and equipment or negative impact to the public's safety.
• Sound working knowledge of the hazards in laborious work and of necessary safety precautions.
• Ability to work safely in all types of weather, traffic and worksite conditions, including confined space, conditions utilizing all required personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Sound working knowledge of general maintenance and simple repair of tools and equipment used on the worksite with the demonstrated ability to safely and appropriately repair and maintain job related tools and equipment.
• Ability to perform routine manual tasks safely and efficiently.
• Physical condition that will permit safely performing a wide variety of physical job-related activities such as digging, shoveling, grading, lifting (including heavy lifting), loading, pushing, reaching, carrying, stooping, climbing, etc. while working under adverse temperatures, weather and traffic conditions.
• Thorough working knowledge of traffic rules, traffic management rules, safety rules and regulations and accident-prevention practices.
• Ability to accurately understand and follow simple and complex oral and written directions.
• Ability to accurately and efficiently work from plans and specifications and to follow rough sketches and oral instructions.
• Sound and accurate math skills including accurate measuring skills.
• Ability to assist with accurate inventory management and recordkeeping.
• Ability to create and maintain accurate detailed records (paper and electronic records).
• Sound reasoning and problem-solving skills with the demonstrated ability to appropriately resolve all types of worksite issues independently and to seek guidance and approvals appropriately.
• Basic supervisory skills with the demonstrated ability to train and direct the work activities of other personnel.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team to complete assigned tasks safely and on time. Sound computer skills with the ability to use a computer to complete assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Excellent customer service skills, tact, and courtesy with the ability to positively and appropriately represent the County in all interactions with the public.
• Requires the ability to work a flexible schedule, overtime or on-call rotation as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of high school preferred and six (6) years of relevant work experience, including 2 years as County Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist III; OR, any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.

Additional Information

This position reports to the DPU Operations Division 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 CDL Learners) $37,378.61 - $68,759.71

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist I $43,023.95 - $79,144.58

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist II $47,253.62 - $86,925.25

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist III $51,899.10 - $95,470.83

Utility Heavy Equipment Specialist IV $57,001.27 - $104,856.52

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.

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.

How To Apply

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 http://henrico.gov/services/jobs or click on the Jobs link in the upper right hand corner of our main County page at http://henrico.gov .

Closing Date: This position closes on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Minimum Salary 37378.61

Maximum Salary 104856.52

Currency USD

Main Organization General Government

General Government

Employment Status Permanent Fulltime

Permanent Full-time

Amount of Travel

Work At Home

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