Motor Equipment Operator

Salary range: DOE Labor Grade 17 / $20.05 per hour (Based on Qualifications)

Department: Public Works

Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

The City of Dover is currently seeking applicants for the position of Motor Equipment Operator I in the Sanitation Division of Public Works Department. The primary duties of this position are to perform labor in support of City operations within the Sanitation Division, which involve a variety of semi-skilled tasks associated with the collection and transportation of municipal solid waste.

• Operate motor equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, or personnel to job sites, load or haul dirt, or pick up debris from job sites.
• Operate equipment such as trash/refuse pick up, snow removal, or other specialized operations.
• Complete job-related logs and forms.
• Overtime is required as needed.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy work lifting up to 75 pounds on a frequent basis.

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within two (2) months and CDL license within six (6) months is required.
• Pass a Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). associated with the CDL.
• Pre-employment drug and alcohol test.

• Minimum of six (6) months of related experience preferred.

A criminal background investigation and driving record review will be required. Candidates may be given a job‑related test during the interview.

• Health, dental, and vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans

Ethical conduct and honest behavior are our basic organizational values. Candidates will be instrumental in assisting to make Dover a place where people want to live through our motto –

D edication , O wnership , V ision , E xcellence and R eliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City Hall
15 Loockerman Plz
Dover, DE

Monday through Friday
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.