Motor Equipment Operator, #JR-00574

About the role

Motor Equipment Operator II position in the Stormwater Maintenance division of the City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department.

Responsibilities

• Operate a dump truck to transport sand, stone, gravel, and supplies.
• Operate a concrete truck.
• Operate a light truck to carry tools, equipment, and supplies to and from job sites.
• Operate a motor truck for snow removal or sanding icy streets and roads.
• Operate a dump truck, backhoe, and/or excavator.
• Repair, replace, and maintain catch basins, manholes, concrete, metal and plastic pipe, asphalt/concrete pavement, and concrete curb/gutter using proper methods and techniques.
• Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment, including excavators, front-end loaders, and backhoes.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported by truck.
• Perform manual labor tasks such as cleaning drainage structures, concrete repairs, handling forms and pipes, clearing ditches, removing debris, downing trees, and shoveling sediment.
• Perform other duties as assigned based on skills, knowledge, and physical requirements.

Requirements

• Commercial Driver’s License – Class A (VA or NC) CDL.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

Pay

Newly hired employees with a valid Class A CDL are eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment:

• $1,000 with the first paycheck.
• $1,000 in the first pay period following a six-month interim evaluation (with a “meets expectation” performance rating).
• $2,000 at the conclusion of the probationary period (with a “meets expectation” performance rating).

Schedule

Monday – Thursday; 6:30 am to 5:00 pm.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and life insurance.
• Retirement and savings plans.
• Maternity/paternity and parental leave.
• Paid holidays and leave.