Motor Equipment Operator I/Bridge Maintenance

City of Virginia Beach; Berlin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CDL Hiring Bonus

Pre-employment physical

Drug testing

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is seeking a Motor Equipment Operator I to join the Bridge Maintenance team within Public Works. You will perform safety-related carpentry, concrete work, and bridge surface repairs to maintain structural integrity and public safety.

Applicants must hold a valid Class B CDL, pass a pre-employment physical, and be prepared for weather-related or emergency shifts. The position offers overtime potential and a CDL hiring bonus as part of the compensation package.

Qualifications

• Requires completion of tenth (10th) grade and 1 year of experience in motor equipment operation.
• Must possess a current and valid driver’s license.
• Pre-employment physical is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with installing guard rails and handrails and perform carpentry work for safety structures.
• Assist with pouring concrete, filling pavement cracks with asphalt, and bituminous concrete on bridge surfaces.
• Assist in repairing or replacing damaged structural components to maintain safety.
• Load and unload materials and equipment transported by truck.
• Operate a dump truck and other light-duty vehicles to transport tools and supplies.
• Operate light/medium-duty equipment for vegetation maintenance and various sites.
• Operate a backhoe and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Perform sandblasting and chipping to prepare surfaces for maintenance and painting.

Skills

Bridge Maintenance

Education

10th grade + 1y exp

Job description

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G17

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $38,792.00 - $60,465.60
Starting salary - Minimum of the pay range.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America's Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator I. The selected candidate will join the Bridge Maintenance group with the Department of Public Works to perform the following duties:

The Motor Equipment Operator I will perform the following duties:

• Assist with installing guard rails and handrails and perform miscellaneous carpentry work to provide adequate safety structures.
• Assist with pouring concrete, filling pavement cracks with asphalt, and bituminous concrete on bridge surfaces to make adequate repairs.
• Assist in the repair or replacement of damaged structural components, including decking, expansion plates, retaining walls, railing, beams, and footings, to increase the life of the structure as well as maintain its safety.
• Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported by truck.
• Operate a dump truck and other light-duty vehicles in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies to and from repair jobs.
• Operate light automotive and medium-duty power mowers for vegetative maintenance of public rights-of-way and other municipally owned properties.
• Operate equipment to carry materials between work sites.
• Operate a snowplow during snow events.
• Operate a backhoe.
• Operate weed eaters along with pole saws and chain saws.
• Perform sandblasting and chipping to prepare surface areas for maintenance and painting.

A pre-employment physical required.

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License - Class B (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)

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver’s 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: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

This position is ALPHA I and may require working during inclement weather (e.g., snow, flooding & hurricanes, etc.).

This job posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Once candidates have been selected for all available positions, the posting will close.

Additional requirements:

• DMV Transcript: Yes
• CDL: Yes
• Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes
• CPS Check: No
• Physical: Yes
• Respirator: No
• Psychological Screening: No
• Polygraph: No
• At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: 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 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 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.

Skills:

Bridge Maintenance

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position.
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Official Job Descriptions:

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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.

Drug Free Workplace:

The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

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.