Motor Equipment Operator I
The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is currently hiring a Motor Equipment Operator I to perform a variety of tasks in the Street Maintenance division, duties to include :
- Operate a dump truck to transport materials such as sand, stone, gravel, and concrete
- Operate a light-duty truck to transport tools, equipment, and supplies to and from job sites for maintenance and repair work
- Operate motor vehicles for snow removal or sanding of icy streets and roadways
- Assist with loading and unloading materials and equipment transported by truck
- Perform additional job duties requiring similar skills, knowledge, and physical capabilities as those outlined above. The Supervisor will determine specific assignments based on current workload demands and departmental needs
- Comply with safety and drug testing requirements. This is a safety-sensitive position subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing in accordance with federal and organizational policies
Must possess a Commercial Driver's License Class B or A (VA or NC)
CDL Hiring Bonus - Newly hired employees with a valid Class B or A 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 is an Alpha I and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days / hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes, and snow), and / or in response to shortterm department needs and / or Citywide emergencies