Motor Equipment Operator III/Ditch Crew

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G22

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $49,504.00 - $77,147.20
Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

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Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is currently hiring a Motor Equipment Operator III to perform a variety of tasks in the Stormwater Maintenance division, duties to include:

 

• Operate a Vacuum Truck and utilize associated equipment to clean and remove debris from stormwater drainage pipes.
• Operate a dump truck in connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel, and supplies.
• Operate a light truck in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies, to and from the job site.
• Operate a motor truck engaged in snow removal and sanding of icy streets and roads.
• Operate dump truck and/or backhoe in making ditch repairs.
• Assist with pump station maintenance, pond aerator maintenance, sluice gate maintenance, and street sweeper/vacuum truck maintenance. 
• Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment, including, but not limited to, excavator, front-end loader, backhoe, and vacuum truck.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported by truck.
• Position also requires a significant amount of work by hand when cleaning drainage structures, pipes, ditches, removing debris, cutting down trees, and shoveling sediment.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
• Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

 

Work Schedules: Monday-Thursday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm or Tuesday- Friday, 6:30 am to 5:00 pm

 

A pre-employment physical is required.

 

Must possess a Commercial Driver’s License – Class A (VA or NC)

 

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

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

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

NOTE: This position is ALPHA I and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days/hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow), and/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays and leave.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position has been filled. Once a candidate has been selected, the position will close.

Additional requirements:

DMV Transcript: Yes

CDL: Yes

Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes

CPS Check: No

Physical: Yes

Respirator: No

Psychological Screening: No

Polygraph: No

At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires completion of the tenth grade, plus three (3) years experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as motor equipment operation; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License.

Special Requirements: All employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. This is position may be designated as a safety sensitive position and be subject to mandatory drug testing and annual exams. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Skills:

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business. 

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile.  Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
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Official Job Descriptions:

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.