Motor Equipment Operator I- Stormwater Division

The City of Dover; Delaware; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Dover seeks a motivated Motor Equipment Operator I for its Stormwater Division. This full-time role involves maintaining stormwater infrastructure and operating vehicles. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, related experience, and the ability to obtain a CDL. Health, dental, and vision insurance are part of the benefits package.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

401a and 457 Deferred Compensation Plans

Qualifications

• Requires six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required or ability to obtain.
• DOT pre-employment physical and drug test.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and clean stormwater infrastructure.
• Operate equipment for transportation of materials.
• Perform snow and ice control during emergencies.

Skills

Maintenance

Vehicle Operation

Traffic Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Motor Equipment Operator I- Stormwater Division

Job Title: Motor Equipment Operator I- Stormwater Division

Salary range: DOE Labor Grade 17 / $19.28 Per Hour (Based on Qualifications)

Department: Public Works

Hours: Full-Time

Job Description:

There’s never been a better time to explore a future with the City of Dover. We are looking for a motivated individualto join our Public Works Department as Motor Equipment Operator I. The primary duties of this position are to maintain, repair, replace, clean: culverts, swales, catch basins, manholes, inlet grates, etc. Address ponded water issues, leaf collection, snow and ice control, vehicle/equipment maintenance, etc. This position will work under a varying degree of supervision. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Overtime is required as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Replace, repair, clean and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
• Build, replace, maintenance, install catch basins
• Lays blacktop and pour concrete as directed
• Sweeper debris collection and disposal
• Snow and ice control; emergency weather event attendance required, brine application
• Operates equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, or personnel to job sites, load or haul dirt, or pick up debris from job sites
• Assists with traffic control and provides information to the public if required

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Requires six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within two (2) months and CDL license with tanker endorsement within six (6) months is required
• Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test

A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, 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 – Dedication, Ownership, Vision, Excellenceand Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hourly Rate: DOE Labor Grade 17 / $19.28 Per Hour (Based on Qualifications)