Motor Equipment Operator I

Requisition ID:


49179

Work Location:


Public Works - Dam Neck facility

Pay Range:


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

Starting Salary:


Depending upon Qualifications

Work Schedule:


See work schedule under Duties section

Part Time Hours/Wk:


Job Open Date:


6/4/26

Application Deadline:


6/25/26

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Infrastructure Support Division is currently hiring a Motor Equipment Operator I/Deckhand for Dredge Operations.

Join our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving the city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live.

This position will be filled as a Motor Equipment Operator I ($ 38,584.00-$59,820.80), depending on the selected applicant's qualifications and experience.

Duties:

Motor Equipment Operator I/Deckhand

• Connect and disconnect dredge pipelines as needed.
• Assist with winch cable installation and moving dredge equipment.
• Assist with cleaning debris and resolving pipeline blockages.
• Assist with placing, removing, and burying the pipeline.
• Assist with Navigational Aid inventory and maintenance.
• Perform deckhand duties on all vessels, including handling lines and cables, preparing and securing lines for towing and docking, and assisting with setting or retrieving anchors.
• Perform various labor and maintenance tasks associated with the City Dredge, discharge piping, and related equipment, including lifting and moving heavy equipment.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements of the position.
• Perform individual assignments as determined by the supervisor based on workload and departmental needs.
• Clean, prep, and paint dredge machinery and support equipment; perform related tasks as needed.
• Follow instructions precisely and work diligently to achieve assigned objectives.
• Communicate respectfully with citizens, coworkers, and managers.

Mandatory pre-employment physical.

Work Schedule:

Labor Day - Memorial Day 6:30 am-5 pm, M-T

Memorial Day - Labor Day 12 am-10:30 am

*Employee will receive an additional 5% shift differential for Memorial Day-Labor Day.*

Must possess a valid 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 preferred; however, not required, candidates who possess a valid CDL will qualify for a $2,000 incentive (stipend or bonus) ***

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. May require 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. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Additional Requirements:

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

Attachments Required:


Preferences:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Ability to perform heavy manual work, including lifting and moving heavy items.
• Experience in the maritime industry, including dredging, marine construction, vessel operation, or deckhand work.
• Experience operating heavy equipment such as forklift, backhoe, excavator, bulldozer, front-end loader, or crane.
• Experience in performing maintenance & manual labor tasks; use of associated tools.
• Experience in navigational aid installation and maintenance.

Special Instructions:

• Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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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.