Equipment Operator III

City of Chesapeake Virginia; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Chesapeake is seeking an Equipment Operator III to lead crews in providing essential public works services, including road maintenance and stormwater management. Qualified candidates must hold a valid CDL Class A and show proficiency in operating construction equipment. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits, and a signing bonus.

Benefits

Paid training

Ample growth opportunities

Competitive medical benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Requires CDL Class A at the time of interview.
• Completion of 10th grade is required; GED preferred.
• Minimum one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform concrete construction and repair work.
• Manage crew for road and drainage maintenance.
• Operate heavy construction equipment.

Skills

Concrete construction

Road maintenance

Crew leadership

Manual labor

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Motorized/construction equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Selected candidates will be eligible for $3,000 sign-on bonus and CDL stipend (if applicable). Apply NOW!

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.

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position

Working Title of Vacant Position Equipment Operator III

Job Type

Job Type Full Time

Posting Type

Posting Type Public

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 3

Department

Department PUBLIC WORKS

Division

Division PUB WORKS STORMWATER

Requisition Number

Requisition Number 2025090

Number of hours worked per week

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

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA

Position Driving Requirement

Position Driving Requirement R - Routine

Pay Grade

Pay Grade GE07

Pay Basis

Advertised Salary

Job Description

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

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:

• 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.

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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Asphalt and concrete skills, ditch regrading, cave in repair and pipe installation experience.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/21/2025

Job Close Date

Job Close Date 06/04/2025

Open Continuous No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Selected candidates will be eligible for $3,000 sign-on bonus and CDL stipend (if applicable). Apply NOW !

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.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands VH=Very Heavy - Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 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

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

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

Walking

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

Lifting

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

Lifting Amount

Carrying

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

Carrying Weight

Pushing/Pulling

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

Pushing/Pulling Weight

Reaching

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

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

Fine Dexterity

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

Kneeling

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

Crouching

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

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

Climbing

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

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

Vision

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

Hearing

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

Talking

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

Foot Controls

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

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

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

Protective Equipment Required

Health and Safety

D = DailyW = Several Times Per WeekM = Several Times Per MonthS = SeasonallyN = Never

Mechanical Hazards

Mechanical Hazards D = Daily

Chemical Hazards

Chemical Hazards D = Daily

Electrical Hazards

Electrical Hazards S = Seasonally

Fire Hazards S = Seasonally

Explosives

Explosives N = Never

Communicable Diseases

Communicable Diseases S = Seasonally

Physical Danger or Abuse

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

Dirt and Dust D = Daily

Extreme Temperatures

Extreme Temperatures D = Daily

Noise and Vibration

Noise and Vibration D = Daily

Fumes and Odors

Fumes and Odors D = Daily

Wetness/Humidity

Wetness/Humidity D = Daily

Darkness or Poor Lighting

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

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

Emergency Situations

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

Frequent Change of Tasks

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

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

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

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

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

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

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

Tedious or Exacting Work

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

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) 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
• * As a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holder, have you ever registered with the Department of Transportation’s Clearinghouse? (Click here to view the site.)
  • Yes and I have my login information
  • Yes, but I cannot remember my login information
  • No, I have not registered for Clearinghouse
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