Motor Equipment Operator I

Requisition ID:


48782

Work Location:


Public Works - Dam Neck facility

Pay Range:


G.17, $38,584.00 - $59,820.80

Starting Salary:


Depending upon Qualifications

Work Schedule:


Tuesday-Friday: 6:30 am-5:00 pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:


Job Open Date:


4/8/26

Application Deadline:


Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach is currently hiring a Motor Equipment Operator I . This position will assist the Street Maintenance group of Public Works with the following duties :

• Operate a dump truck in connection with the transportation of sand, stone, gravel, and asphalt.
• Operate a light truck in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies to and from repair jobs.
• Operate a motor truck engaged in snow removal or sanding of icy streets and roads.
• Operate a Motor Grader to level soil.
• Operate a Broom Truck for maintenance.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported by truck.
• Operate the pothole patcher truck in the repair of minor roadway defects.
• 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.

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License - (VA or NC)


**This position is Alpha 1 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.**


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 Drivers 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:

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

Official City Job Description:

Working Conditions:

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires completion of tenth (10th) grade, plus one (1) year of 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, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements. 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 requires a Commercial Driver's 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 employees supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing and annual exams. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Required
DOT History: Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required: None

Preferences:
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as front-end loader, backhoe, single and tandem axle dump trucks.
• Knowledge of standard practices used in asphalt and construction/maintenance activities, including knowledge of drainage and
maintenance of proper grades and public right-of-way.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to lift or move various materials and supplies weighing between 50-100 lbs.
• Possession of a Tank Vehicle Endorsement.
• Work Zone Safety experience
• Valid Commercial Driver's License - (VA or NC).

Special Instructions:

This posting will be open until filled with applicants being reviewed on an ongoing basis.

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
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V RS 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.