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Open nowPosted 88 days ago

Motor Equipment Operator I - Dredge

City of Virginia Beach66 open roles

Pay
$38,792 – $60,466 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 88 days ago

City of Virginia Beach median: 11 days open

The posting

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G17

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $38,792.00 - $60,465.60 Starting salary: 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 seeking a Motor Equipment Operator I/Deckhand to perform a variety of duties and maintenance tasks associated with the Dredge Operations group, such as:

  • Connect and disconnect dredge pipelines as needed.
  • Assist with winch cable installation and moving dredge equipment.
  • Assist with cleaning debris and resolving pipeline blockages.
  • Assist with placing, removing, and burying the pipeline.
  • Assist with Navigational Aid inventory and maintenance.
  • Perform deckhand duties on all vessels, including handling lines and cables, preparing and securing lines for towing and docking, and assisting with setting or retrieving anchors.
  • Perform labor and maintenance tasks associated with the City Dredge, discharge piping, and related equipment, including lifting and moving heavy equipment.
  • Clean, prep, and paint dredge machinery and support equipment; perform related tasks as needed.
  • Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements of the position.
  • Complete assignments as directed by the supervisor based on workload and departmental needs.
  • Follow instructions precisely and work diligently to achieve assigned objectives.
  • Communicate professionally and respectfully with citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.

Work Schedule:

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

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

**Must possess a valid Driver's License (VA or NC)

**CDL preferred; however, not required. Candidates who possess a valid CDL will qualify for a $2,000 incentive (stipend or bonus)

**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.

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

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires completion of tenth (10th) grade, plus one (1) year of experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills and abilities, such as motor equipment operation; 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. May require a Commercial Drivers license. 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 and annual exams. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

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. https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/P10481.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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