Motor Equipment Operator I/Ditch Crew, #JR-00105

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

• 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 or sanding of icy streets and roads.
• Operate a dump truck and/or backhoe in making ditch repairs.
• Operate a Ditch Master
• Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment, including, but not limited to, excavator, frontend loader, and backhoe.
• 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.

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

A pre-employment physical is required.

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

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)

This position is ALPHA 1 and is required to work during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow, etc.).

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.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer.