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Heavy Equipment Operator/ Leverman|Captain

City of Virginia Beach66 open roles

Pay
$51,979 a year
Where
PWD Dredge Operations
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13.5% of postings close within 7 days. Measured by our own scanner across the market. City of Virginia Beach postings stay open a median of 11 days.

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  5. 36.6%30 days
  6. 58.9%60 days
This job: posted 71 days ago

City of Virginia Beach median: 11 days open

The posting

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G23

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $51,979.20 $80,995.20 Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range depending on qualifications.

Job Exempt (If No, Position is eligible for overtime):

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

About Us:

Recognized as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024, the City of Virginia Beach is proud to offer a diverse and dynamic work environment. Our workforce plays a crucial role in delivering exceptional government services to both our citizens and fellow City employees. Apply now to join an organization where you truly make a difference.

Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is currently hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator/ Leverman| Captain to perform a variety of labor and maintenance tasks on the City dredge, piping, and related equipment, including:

  • Safely operate the dredging vessel (Rudee II) while excavating material in Rudee Inlet.
  • Safely operate the skiff (small boat), tender (tugboat), and other support equipment to maneuver the dredge and floating equipment, connect and disconnect pipelines, tow the dredge and pipelines, set and retrieve swing anchors, transport crew members, and maintain navigational aid assets.
  • Safely operate heavy equipment, including a backhoe, bulldozer, forklift, excavator, crane, and HDPE pipe fusion machine, in support of dredging operations.
  • Utilize onboard computer programs to maximize dredging production and maintain electronic logs and daily operational reports.
  • Monitor vessel traffic, sea state, and weather conditions to ensure the safe operation of dredging equipment and support vessels.
  • Promote a safe work environment by ensuring required PPE is worn, verifying the oiler performs routine inspections and documentation, conducting pre-task safety meetings, and taking appropriate precautions to prevent accidents and incidents.
  • Lead and supervise crew members in the absence of the supervisor, train employees in the operation and maintenance of equipment, and assign work as directed to meet operational needs.
  • Communicate professionally and respectfully with citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.
  • Follow instructions carefully and perform other related duties as assigned.

An Ideal Candidate:

  • Experience operating a dredge and boat.

** This position is ALPHA I and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days/hours during inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes, snow, etc.) in response to short-term departmental needs and/or City-wide emergencies. **

Work Schedule:

Labor Day-Memorial Day: Fri. 6:30 am – 9:00 pm; Sat. 6:30 am – 8:00 pm; Sun. 6:30am 8:30 pm

Memorial Day-Labor Day: Fri. 3:30 pm – 6:00 am; Sat. 3:30 pm – 5:00 am; Sun. 3:30pm – 5:00 am

or

Labor Day – Memorial Day: 6:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday

Memorial Day – Labor Day: 12:00 am-10:30 am

*Employee will receive an additional 5% shift differential for Memorial Day-Labor Day.*

Mandatory pre-employment physical.

*** Class B CDL Required - Selected candidates not already possessing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) must be able to obtain a Class A or B Commercial Driver's License Instruction Permit within six (6) months of employment and then get a full Class A or B CDL license within the first year of employment – the probationary period. Failure to obtain a Class A or B CDL will result in termination.

CDL Hiring Bonus –

The $4,000 CDL (Class A or B) Hiring Bonus is for newly hired employees only. The bonus will be paid in three increments during the first year of employment.

  • $1,000 with first paycheck
  • $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim evaluation (with "meets expectation" performance rating)
  • $2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with "meets expectation“ performance rating)

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Additional requirements: • DMV Transcript: Yes • CDL: Yes • Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse: Yes • CPS Check: No • Physical: Yes • Respirator: Yes • Psychological Screening: No • Polygraph: No • At Will: No

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Tenth grade plus five (5) years’ experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities and associated with positions as Motor Equipment Operator or Heavy Equipment Operator; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must have a current and valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements: All 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. This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned. This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. A Commercial Driver’s License may be required.

Skills:

Boating, Dredging

Working Conditions:

Per HR Policy 6.19, Americans with Disabilities, the City follows the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in all hiring and employment decisions. The City shall not discriminate on the basis of disability in its hiring and employment practices. The City shall make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of a qualified applicant or employee with a disability upon request unless the accommodation would cause an undue hardship on the operation of the City’s business.

The Working Conditions Summary is intended to provide a general overview of the environmental conditions inherent in the job setting, as well as the physical, mental, and sensory requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of the position in the noted job profile. Please copy and paste the URL below into your web browser to view the Working Conditions Summary for this position. https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P921.pdf

Official Job Descriptions:

To browse official job descriptions, please access this link - https://virginiabeach.gov/careers/job-descriptions-pay-plans?search=&group=E

VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement: The City of Virginia Beach is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status as defined by applicable law.

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