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Southeastern Public Service Authority

Heavy Equipment Operator

Pay: $20.87–$26.09/hr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Chesapeake, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

An Operating Engineer or Heavy Equipment Operator drives and operates heavy equipment used in quarries, construction sites, landfills, refuse and recycling centers, or ports. Heavy Equipment may include, but is not limited to, bulldozers, excavators, paving equipment and pile drivers.

$58,766 / year median in Virginia

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Heavy Equipment Operator Southeastern Public Service Authority - 3.7 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Full-time $20.87 - $26.09 an hour 3 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Excavator Heavy equipment operation High school diploma or GED Front loader truck Driver's License Loader operation Full Job Description Southeastern Public Service Authority (SPSA) is currently recruiting for a Heavy Equipment Operator to join our team at our transfer station in Chesapeake, VA. Member of the Virginia Retirement System. •Qualified candidates will need to apply directly to the SPSA website in order to be considered. Employment Opportunities |

SPSA, VA

The Heavy Equipment Operator will operate heavy and complex equipment, such as cranes, excavators or wheel loaders in a safe and effective manner. Inspects equipment for proper operating condition and loose or worn parts, maintain basic fluid levels on assigned equipment. Reports defects or damage to equipment to the appropriate authority. Performs routine clerical duties such as completing station logs, field and time reports and requisitions. Loads trailers in a safe and efficient manner. Participates in cleanup activities as directed. •Qualified candidates will need to apply directly to the SPSA website in order to be considered. Employment Opportunities |

SPSA, VA MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: Any combination equivalent to high school graduation and three years in the operation of heavy construction equipment with at least one year as the primary operator of assigned equipment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.87 - $26.09 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person