Motor Equipment Operator II/Sandbridge Beach

Motor Equipment Operator II

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The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is currently hiring a Motor Equipment Operator II to perform a variety of duties and maintenance tasks associated with the Beach Operations- Sandbridge group, such as:

• Operating various types of equipment such as Tractor, Beach Groomer, Loader, Four-Wheel Drive Beach Truck, Packer Truck, Mad Vacuum, Sweeper, and Skid Steer as well as various power tools
• Clean up litter, trash, and debris on beaches, the boardwalk, and Atlantic Avenue
• Sand removal and grading
• Set up and take down for special events
• Removal of dead sea life from beaches
• Trimming/weed eating and maintaining sand fences/split rails in public accesses
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

Work Schedule:

5:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday-Friday - off-season

5:30 am to 2:00 pm - 7 days a week (April 1st to November 1st)

** Work schedule will be seven days a week from April 1st to November 1st, and hours will vary to meet Resort/Sandbridge demands. Some night hours are required during Special Events

Work Location: 3820 S Sandpiper Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23456

Position requires a Commercial Driver's License Class A or B

CDL Hiring Bonus - The $4,000 CDL (Class A or B) Hiring Bonus is for newly hired employees. The bonus will be paid in three increments during the first year of employment.

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

This position is ALPHA 1 and may require 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.

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires completion of the tenth grade, plus two (2) 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 have a current and valid 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. May require a Commercial Drivers license. 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.

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates for positions that require a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.

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.