Equipment Operator II

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

CDL stipend

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake is seeking an Equipment Operator II to join Public Works Operations in Chesapeake, VA. The role offers a 40-hour work week, 7:00am–3:30pm schedule, and a competitive salary of $48,170 to $68,000 depending on qualifications and experience.

Selected candidates must have a Class B CDL (with tanker endorsement within 30 days and Class A within 6 months), be prepared for safety-sensitive testing, and be ready to work overtime for department needs and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Vocational/educational requirement: completion of 10th grade; High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and driving record compliant with City Driving Standards; CDL required.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete construction and repair work (sidewalk, curb & gutter, driveways).
• Perform roadway construction maintenance (pothole repair, patching, shoulder restoration).
• Perform drainage infrastructure repair and maintenance (ditch clearing, re-grading).
• Load, haul, and operate various construction equipment; flagging duties and manual labor.

Skills

Flagging procedures

Hand tools usage

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Selected candidates will be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a $4,000 annual CDL stipend (if applicable).

This position is approved for a Career Progression program that allows employees to be advanced to the appropriate next level position within their current division.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Equipment Operator II

Job Type

Full Time

Posting Type

Public

Number of Vacancies

3

Department

PUBLIC WORKS

Division

PUB WORKS OPERATIONS

Requisition Number

2026163

Number of hours worked per week

40

Work Schedule

7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday. Alpha essential – Employees are expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

Work Site Location

Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

R - Routine

Pay Grade

GE08

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

$48,170-$68,000; Depending on qualifications or experience.

Job Description

Selected candidates will be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a $4,000 annual CDL stipend (if applicable).

Public Works Operations is seeking enthusiastic employees who want to be part of the Chesapeake team that provides road, bridge, drainage, and stormwater services to its citizens while offering excellent benefits to its employees, such as paid training, ample growth opportunities, attractive working hours, competitive medical and supplementary benefits, retirement plans, a supportive team working environment, and many others.

Qualified applicant should be able to:

• Perform concrete construction and repair work to include sidewalk, curb & gutter, driveway aprons, drainage basins and pipe systems, and similar.
• Perform roadway construction maintenance and repair work to include pothole repair and patching, shoulder restoration, and similar.
• Perform drainage infrastructure repair and maintenance, to include ditch clearing and re-grading, embankment repair, and site restoration work.
• Perform flagging and manual labor.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of guardrail, hard surface mowing (weed control spraying), and basic tree trimming.
• Load, haul, and operate various kinds of motorized/construction equipment and attachments, including dump trucks, excavators, loaders, concrete and asphalt trucks, excavators, snowplows, pipe washers, tractors, vibratory rollers, chainsaws, mowers, etc.
• Perform emergency response functions such as hurricane road clearing and snow/ice control.
• Participate in training and skills development in construction methods and equipment operation towards career progression and personal advancement.

Requires the ability to use hand tools to perform labor, basic knowledge of construction and tools, and ability to learn and carry out flagging procedures and construction equipment operation, and adhere to safety procedures.

Applicants will be placed in one of three locations – Greenbrier Yard (925 Executive Blvd.), Hickory Yard (149 Benefit Rd), or Bowers Hill Yard (3900 S Military Hwy), depending on operational needs.

Requires Class B CDL at time of interview, a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment, and a CDL Class A within 6 months of employment. We offer an in-house CDL training program at no cost to the employee.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires completion of 10th grade in high school. High school diploma, GED OR specialized vocational training is preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. A Commercial Driver’s License ( CDL ) is required. Specialized certifications may be required based on department assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT : In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. 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. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Asphalt and concrete skills

Job Open Date

08/11/2026

Job Close Date

08/25/2026

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidates will be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a $4,000 annual CDL stipend (if applicable).

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license ( CDL ) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Sitting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Lifting Amount

Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Carrying Weight

Pushing/Pulling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Reaching Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Handling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Kneeling Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Crawling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Bending Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Twisting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Climbing Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Balancing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Talking Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Foot Controls Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used tandem to medium duty trucks, pipe washer, camera truck, backhoe, snow plow, box spreader, front end loader, skid loads, tracked excavator, ditcher, hand held flagging paddle, communication device, work zone cones, signs, etc., dump truck, concrete saw, skid steer loader, hand tools (shovel, rake, pick, sledge hammer, handsaw, circular saw, etc.), pickup truck, sprayer, tractor, mower, chainsaw, week eater, vibratory roller, compactor

Protective Equipment Required All required PPE

Health and Safety D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards D = Daily

Chemical Hazards D = Daily

Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally

Fire Hazards S = Seasonally

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse S = Seasonally

Other If Other, Description D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures D = Daily

Noise and Vibration D = Daily

Fumes and Odors D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity D = Daily

Darkness or Poor Lighting D = Daily

Primary Work Location Non-Physical Demands C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Frequent Change of Tasks Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Tedious or Exacting Work Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.

Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.

Other If Other, Description

Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

no

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0

Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Please list which CDL you currently possess or type NA, if not applicable.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review position requirements for details.
  • Yes
  • No