CDL Motor Equipment Operator III - Landfill & Roads

City of Virginia Beach; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator III for the Public Works department. This position requires a valid CDL and involves operating bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and roll-off trucks to maintain the landfill workface and roads.

Daily checks and minor repairs of equipment are part of the role, along with traffic control and material handling. Candidates should have landfill experience, the ability to work on slopes, and knowledge of safety around heavy machinery.

Qualifications

• Requires a valid Virginia or North Carolina CDL license.
• Experience operating landfill equipment.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work on slopes.
• Knowledge of safety procedures around heavy machinery.
• Experience with HHW and storm water a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and roll-off trucks to maintain landfill workface and roads.
• Perform daily checks and minor repairs on equipment.
• Assist with traffic control and loading/unloading materials.
• Operate dewatering pumps and maintain HHW handling.

Skills

CDL license

Heavy equipment operation

Landfill experience

Mowing operations

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Bulldozers

Excavators

Loaders

Roll-off trucks

Dewatering pumps

Job description

The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator III for the Public Works department. This position requires a valid CDL and involves operating bulldozers, excavators, loaders, and roll-off trucks to maintain the landfill workface and roads.

Daily checks and minor repairs of equipment are part of the role, along with traffic control and material handling. Candidates should have landfill experience, the ability to work on slopes, and knowledge of safety around heavy machinery.