Motor Equipment Operator II

2 days ago

Virginia Beach, VA, United States City of Virginia Beach Full time

Requisition ID:

47940

Work Location:

Public Works - Dam Neck facility

Pay Range:

G.19, $42,536.00 - $65,936.00

Starting Salary:

Minimum of the Pay Range

Work Schedule:

Mon-Thurs 630am-5pm

Part Time Hours/Wk:

Job Open Date:

12/9/25

Application Deadline:

1/15/26

Job Duties:

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Bridge Maintenance Division is currently hiring a Motor Equipment Operator II.

Please come join our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving the city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live.

Must possess a Commercial Driver's License - Class A for (VA or NC)

Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Installs guardrails, handrails, and performs miscellaneous carpentry work to provide adequate safety structures.
  • Performs sand blasting and chipping to prepare surface areas for maintenance and painting.
  • Pouring concrete, filling pavement cracks with asphalt and bituminous concrete on bridge surfaces to make adequate repairs.
  • Assist in loading and unloading materials and equipment transported by truck.
  • Operates equipment to carry materials between work sites.
  • Operate a snowplow during snow events.
  • Operate a dump truck and other light-duty vehicles in carrying tools, equipment, and supplies, to and from repair jobs.
  • Operate backhoe.
  • Operate Light automotive and medium-duty power mowers for the purpose of vegetative maintenance of public rights-of-way and other municipally owned properties.
  • Operate weed eaters along with pole saws, chain saws.
**Position is ALPHA I and will be required to work during all inclement weather (snow, hurricanes, flooding, etc.)**

CDL Hiring Bonus - Newly hired employees with a valid Class A CDL will be eligible for a $4000 hiring bonus to be delivered in installments.
  • $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)
*Non-probationary employees with a Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License will be eligible for a $4,000 stipend (paid over 26 pay periods).

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Drivers 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/

The City of Virginia Beach offers:
  • Step Pay Plan
  • Competitive Compensation Package
  • Comprehensive Benefits
  • Hiring Bonus for Select Positions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Holidays
  • Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
  • Legal and Identify Theft Protection
  • Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
  • Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
  • And more
Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Motor-Equipment-Operator-II-General-00480.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.002564.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

MINIMUMS: Requires completion of the tenth (10th) 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, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.

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 Driver's 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 employees 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.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Required
DOT History: Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

Attachments Required:

Preferences:
• Field experience in bridge and culvert maintenance and repair
• Experience using materials, equipment and methods utilized in bridge maintenance and repair
• Field experience installing guard rail systems
• VDOT Certification in Guardrail Installer Training (GRIT)
• Work zone safety training
• Experience with operating general lawn care equipment and machinery
• Experience operating a small boat or Coast Guard Training
• Class A CDL

Special Instructions:

Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
  • Please complete the application in its entirety and include your resume if required by the posting.
  • Your responses to any "Supplemental Questions", if attached to this requisition, must be supported by the information you provide on your application and/or resume; or otherwise demonstrated during the hiring process.
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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.

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