Motor Equipment Operator II - Refuse & Street Sweeping

City of Charlottesville; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Charlottesville is hiring for a full-time Motor Equipment Operator II in the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include operating heavy equipment for street maintenance and refuse services. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and demonstrate mechanical aptitude. Excellent benefits include paid holidays, vacation, and health insurance.

Benefits

13 paid holidays

Paid vacation and sick leave

Health insurance options

Employer-paid life insurance

Gym membership reimbursement

Continuing education/training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating motorized equipment is essential.
• Must be capable of lifting up to 100 lbs occasionally.
• Valid VA driver's license required; CDL must be obtained within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Operate street sweeper and perform general maintenance.
• Conduct maintenance and repairs of roadways and equipment.
• Participate in leaf collection and snow removal tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Dependability

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

This Motor Equipment Operator II is part of a refuse and street sweeping crew in the Public Service Division of the Public Works Department. Primary responsibilities are the operation, daily maintenance and general repair of the street sweeper used to clean roadways; during non-sweeping periods, will perform other right-of-way operations to include repairs, maintenance, leaf collection, and snow removal. Does related work as required. Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Maintenance Crew Supervisor.

As of March 28, 2024, this position is part of the Labor and Trades bargaining unit, as defined by the City’s Collective Bargaining Ordinance (Ordinance No. 22-128). Starting pay for this position is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity.

The hiring amount for this position is between$23.42 - $28.78 an hour ($48,713.60 - $59,862.40Annually), in accordance with the Labor and Trades Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) effective July 1, 2025. This pay rate will apply to individuals hired into this position on or after July 1, 2025.Future wage adjustments are subject to terms and conditions of the collective bargaining agreement between the City and the exclusive bargaining representative.

This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement systemand does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

Note:This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

• Operates a front-end loader.
• Operates a back-hoe, trencher and related equipment in the maintenance and construction of roads, water/wastewater, stormwater, or sewer lines;
• Operates large tractors, tractors with hydraulic arm mowers and/or bush hog, or other applicable equipment.
• Operates one or more of the following depending on assignment: bucket truck, chipper, large mowing equipment in the maintenance of grounds, and/or operates snow equipment and removal of storm debris during inclement weather.
• Operates televising and sewer cleaning equipment, depending on assignment.
• Services, maintains, and makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Operates multi-purpose equipment in laying storm drains, depending on assignment.
• Operates a heavy roller, if applicable.
• Operates heavy sweepers in cleaning roads and streets, depending on assignment.
• Operates light equipment, medium, and heavy equipment.
• Periodically performs semi-skilled manual tasks in connection with the equipment operated, if applicable.
• As a trainee, also operates heavy equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED. If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field.
• Must have experience in the operation of motorized equipment.
• Must have valid VA driver's license by employment start date and have the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment physical.

Skills: General knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing trucks and related medium construction equipment; general knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation; general knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment; skill in the use of the equipment to which assigned; ability to understand and follow oral and written directions; mechanical aptitude; ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment; dependability.

Positions in Public Works Departments are subject to mandatory emergency and stand by call and with minimum response time requirements. Position is subject to federal DOT drug and alcohol testing regulations.

Physical requirements for this position as outlined by the Department of Labor: Heavy work. Ability to lift up to 100 lbs. occasionally and/or up to 50 lbs. frequently and/or up to 20 lbs. constantly to move objects.