Motor Equipment Operator II/Beach Operations

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS

Compensation Grade:

G19

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $42,764.80 - $66,643.20
Starting salary - Depending upon qualifications.

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

No

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

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Job Duties and Preferred Qualifications:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is currently hiring for Motor Equipment Operator II positions to perform a variety of duties and maintenance tasks associated with the Beach Operations group, such as:

• Operating various types of equipment such as Tractor, Beach Groomer, Loader, Four-Wheel Drive Beach Truck, Packer Truck, Mad Vacuum, Sweeper, and Skid Steer – as well as various power tools

• Clean up litter, trash, and debris on beaches, the boardwalk, and Atlantic Avenue

• Sand removal and grading

• Set up and take down for special events

• Removal of dead sea life from beaches

• Trimming/weed eating and maintaining sand fences/split rails in public accesses

• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workloads and department needs.

An ideal candidate:

• Will have experience with landscaping or refuse collection.

Work Schedule:

5:30 am to 2:00 pm Monday-Friday during the off-season

5:30 am to 2:00 pm. From April 1st to November 1st, the work schedule will be seven days a week

Hours may vary to meet Resort/Sandbridge and Special Event needs.

Work Location: 1401 Parks Ave, Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Position requires a Commercial Driver's License– Class A or B

CDL Hiring Bonus –

Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL will be eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment: 

• $1,000 with first paycheck

• $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim eval (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 for positions that require 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/ 
 

This position is ALPHA 1 and may require work in excess of their normally scheduled days/hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow), and/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies.

This requisition will be used to fill multiple positions; the first pull of candidates will be 2 weeks after the initial posting.

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

Minimum Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications: Requires completion of the tenth grade, plus two (2) years 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 position may be designated as a safety sensitive position and be 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:

Debris Removal

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.
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Official Job Descriptions:

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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.