Equipment Operator III
City of Chesapeake Virginia
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Job summary
City of Chesapeake is seeking an Equipment Operator III in Chesapeake, VA to join Public Works. The role requires a Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within 30 days if hired, and involves leading a crew, setting up work zones, and performing concrete and drainage-related construction and maintenance.
Position offers 40 hours per week, competitive benefits, and opportunities for training and career growth within a supportive team.
Qualifications
- Requires CDL Class A at time of interview.
- High school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training preferred.
- Minimum of one year of related full-time experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead a crew and perform routine administrative tasks.
- Set up work zones.
- Construct and repair sidewalks, curbs, drives, drainage, and pipe systems.
- Maintain roadways including pothole repair and patching.
- Repair drainage infrastructure and perform ditch work.
- Perform flagging and manual labor.
- Operate various construction equipment (dump trucks, excavators, loaders, backhoes, etc.).
- Respond to emergencies (hurricanes, snow/ice).
- Participate in training and skill development.
Skills
Education
Job description
Requires CDL Class A at time of interview. If selected, this position requires a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment.
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.
Working Title of Vacant Position Equipment Operator III
Job Type Full Time
Posting Type Public
Department PUBLIC WORKS
Division PUB WORKS DRAINAGE
Number of hours worked per week 40
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.
Chesapeake, VA
R - Routine
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Advertised Salary
$53,166 – $70,445, based on qualifications and experience.
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.
- Lead a crew and perform routine administrative tasks using standard office equipment.
- Set up work zones.
- 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.
- Perform 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, backhoe, concrete and asphalt trucks, excavators, snowplows, pipe washers, street sweepers, ditch masters, camera trucks, 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 a Class A CDL at time of interview and, if chosen requires a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment.
The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
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 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 one year 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.
Asphalt and concrete skills, ditch regrading, cave in repair and pipe installation experience.
Overall Physical Strength Demands VH=Very Heavy - Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.
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.
Carrying Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
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.
tandem to medium duty trucks, asphalt truck, pipe washer, camera truck, street sweeper, concrete truck, backhoe, snow plow, box spreader, front end loader, skid loads, excavator, ditcher, ditch master, gradall, standard office equipment, hand held flagging paddle, communication device, work zone cones, signs, etc., dump truck, concrete saw, skit steer loader, hand tools (shovel, rake, pick, sledge hammer, handsaw, circular saw, etc.), pickup truck, sprayer, tractor, mower, chainsaw, weed eater, vibratory roller, compactor
D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never
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N = Never
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If Other, Description D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never
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D = Daily
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.
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time.
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Please provide contact information for professional references.
- * This position requires a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A with air brakes at time of interview. If selected, a tanker endorsement must be obtained within 30 days of employment. Please list which CDL you currently possess. (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 link in posting for details.
- Yes
- No
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