Motor Equipment Operator I

City of Dover; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 22,787 - 32,454; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401a and 457 deferred compensation plans

Job summary

A municipal government organization is seeking candidates for the Motor Equipment Operator I position in Dover's Public Works Department. This role entails operating equipment for solid waste collection and handling transport duties. Applicants should have a high school diploma and a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or the ability to obtain one. They will be responsible for maintaining logs and may work overtime as needed. Benefits include health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or willingness to obtain one.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor equipment for material transport and debris collection.
• Handle snow removal and specialized operations.
• Complete job-related logs and forms.

Job description

Salary range: DOE Labor Grade 17 / $20.05 per hour (Based on Qualifications)

Department: Public Works

Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

The City of Dover is currently seeking applicants for the position of Motor Equipment Operator I in the Sanitation Division of Public Works Department. The primary duties of this position are to perform labor in support of City operations within the Sanitation Division, which involve a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the collection and transportation of municipal solid waste.

Job Responsibilities

• Operate motor equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, or personnel to job sites, load or haul dirt, or pick up debris from job sites.
• Operate equipment such as trash/refuse pick up, snow removal, or other specialized operations.
• Complete job-related logs and forms.
• Overtime is required as needed.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy work lifting up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within two (2) months and CDL license within six (6) months is required.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical associated with the CDL.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of six (6) months of related experience preferred.

A criminal background investigation and driving record review will be required. Candidates may be given a job‑related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto –

D edication , O wnership , V ision , E xcellence and R eliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Contact Us

City Hall
15 Loockerman Plz
Dover, DE
302-736-7005

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.