Motor Equipment Operator III- Stormwater Division

The City of Dover; Dover (DE); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team in the City of Dover as a Motor Equipment Operator III in the Stormwater Division! This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to lead essential city services and maintenance operations. You will operate specialized motor equipment, ensuring the smooth running of various city functions, from street paving to storm drain cleaning. With a strong emphasis on community service and ethical conduct, you will play a vital role in making Dover a desirable place to live. If you are motivated, skilled, and ready to make a difference, this position is perfect for you!

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Group Life Insurance

401a Deferred Compensation Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with specialized vocational training preferred.
• Valid Delaware Commercial Driver’s License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Operate motor equipment for city services such as street paving and storm drain cleaning.
• Monitor work assignments and ensure resources are available for task completion.

Skills

Motor Equipment Operation

Stormwater Utility Maintenance

Customer Service

Traffic Control

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Specialized Vocational Training

Tools

Motor Equipment

Maintenance Tools

Job description

Motor Equipment Operator III- Stormwater Division

Job Title: Motor Equipment Operator III- Stormwater Division

Salary range: Hourly Rate: DOE Labor Grade 22 / $23.78 Per Hour (Based on Qualifications) Closing Date: Opened Until Filled

Location: Stormwater Division

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 individual to join our Public Works Department as a Motor Equipment Operator III in the Stormwater Division. This position is to lead in providing City Services and in support of City maintenance operations. This position will be responsible for tasks of responsibility and leading personnel as directed. This position works under general supervision according to some procedures; decides how and when to complete tasks. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Overtime is required as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Monitors and reviews work assignments and determines resources required to complete tasks, such as number of workers, materials, tools, or equipment.
• Operates motor equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, or personnel to job sites, load or haul dirt, or pick up debris from job sites.
• Operates specialized motor equipment to support City operations such as street paving, snow removal, street sanding, storm drain cleaning, repair, and replacement, or other specialized operations.
• Inspects motor equipment and performs minor maintenance, reports malfunctions to supervisor.
• Responds to and resolves customer complaints for the assigned area as directed.
• Assists with traffic control and provides information to the public if required.
• Completes job-related logs and forms.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or specialized vocational training.
• Valid Delaware Commercial Driver’s License.
• Minimum of three years of related experience or a combination of experience and knowledge of stormwater utility maintenance.

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 Excellence and Reliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.