Motor Equipment Operator I

Job Duties:

Motor Equipment Operator I

• 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 job site.
• Operate a motor truck engaged in snow removal, or sanding of icy streets and roads.
• Operate dump truck and/or backhoe in making ditch repairs.
• Operate a Ditch Master.
• Service and perform minor repairs on automotive equipment to include, 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, downing trees, and shoveling sediment.
• 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 then current workload and department needs.

Pre-employment physical is required.

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

CDL Hiring Bonus - Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL will be eligiible for a $1500 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employement:

• $500 with first paycheck
• $500 first pay period following six month interim eval (with “meets expectation” performance rating)
• $500 at conclusion of probationary period (with “meets expectation” performance rating)

**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 **

Official City Job Description:

https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/human-resources/Employment-VBGOV/Job%20Descriptions/Motor_Equipment_Operator_I_-_General_00315.pdf

Working Conditions:

There is no working conditions statement available for this position at this time.

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.
This position requires a Class B Commercial Drivers 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.
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 position may be designated as a safety sensitive position and be 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: Required
DOT History: Not Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:

• Possess a High School diploma or GED.
• Experience in operating heavy equipment such as excavator, front end loader, backhoe, Vacuum Truck, etc.
• Drainage or utility maintenance experience.
• Experience in the daily maintenance requirements of heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with Miss Utility processes.
• Possess a valid Escort Vehicle Driver Certification.
• Possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License – Class A.
• Possession of a Tank Vehicle Endorsement.
• Experience in the excavation and cleaning of ditches.
• Computer experience.

Special Instructions:

• Please complete the application in its entirety. The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience. A resume does not replace a completed application. Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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• Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you give us in the work experience section of this application. Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section. If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
• Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.

VRS 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.