Location: Virginia Beach,VA, USA
The City of Virginia Beach is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator III to perform a variety of labor and maintenance tasks on the City dredge, piping and related equipment which involves lifting and moving heavy dredge equipment.
This position is eligible for a $4,000* hiring bonus.
Duties Include:
* Individual will perform a variety of labor and maintenance tasks on the City dredge, piping and related equipment which involves lifting and moving heavy dredge equipment
* Safely operate the dredging vessel (Rudee II) while excavating material at Rudee Inlet
* Utilize computer programs onboard the dredge to effectively maximize production
* Maintain awareness of watercrafts using the channel while conducting the operation
* Ensure oiler performs regular checks and documents findings accordingly
* Ensure all precautions are taken to avoid accidents and incidents
* Ensure all occupants have their PPE on while performing their duties on the dredge and floating support equipment
* Monitor sea state and weather conditions for changes that may affect the safe operation
* Safely operate the skiff (small boat) while connecting pipe-lines to the dredge
* Safely operate the tender (tugboat) while towing the dredge and support equipment
* Safely operate backhoe, bulldozer, forklift, and excavator in support of the operation
* Oil and maintain dredge machinery and mechanical parts
* Synchronize motors, change filters, and operate bilge pump
* Assists in the cleaning of debris and other line blockage problems
* Safely operate the tender and support equipment needed to perform other associated tasks during maintenance and repair of navigational aids
* Paint and clean dredge machinery
* Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less
* Follow instructions precisely and work diligently to achieve the objective
* Communicate respectfully with citizens, coworkers, and managers
* Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs
Must possess a valid Virginia or North Carolina Commercial Driver's License - Class B (CDL).
Please note: This position is ALPHA I and is required to work during all inclement weather (e.g., snow, flooding & hurricanes, etc.).
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:
* $1000 with first paycheck
* $1000 first pay period following six-month interim eval (with meets expectation performance rating)
* $2000 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: