Motor Equipment Operator III​/Dredge Operations

Job Posting End Date:

Department:

PUBLIC WORKS Compensation Grade:

G22

Compensation Range & Starting Salary:

Pay Range: $49,504.00 - $77,147.20

Starting salary - Minimum of the Pay Range.

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 a Motor Equipment Operator III/Leverman to perform a variety of labor and maintenance tasks on the City dredge, piping, and related equipment, including:

Duties:

Safely operate the dredging vessel (Rudee II) while excavating material at Rudee Inlet.

Safely operate the skiff (small boat), tender (tugboat), and other support vessels to connect and disconnect pipelines, tow and maneuver the dredge and floating equipment, set and retrieve dredge swing anchors, transport crew members, and support navigational aid maintenance and repair.

Safely operate heavy equipment, including a backhoe, bulldozer, forklift, excavator, and crane, in support of dredging operations.

Utilize onboard computer systems to maximize dredging production and operational efficiency.

Monitor vessel traffic, sea state, and weather conditions to ensure the safe operation of dredging equipment and support vessels.

Ensure safe work practices are followed by verifying proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE), overseeing routine equipment inspections and operational logs completed by the oiler, and taking appropriate precautions to prevent accidents and incidents.

Oil, maintain, clean, and paint dredge machinery and mechanical components, and assist with clearing debris and pipeline blockages.

Complete assignments as directed by the supervisor based on operational needs and workload.

Follow instructions carefully and work diligently to accomplish assigned objectives.

Communicate professionally and respectfully with citizens, coworkers, and supervisors.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

An Ideal Candidate:

Experience operating a dredge.

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 amor Labor Day – Memorial Day: 6:30 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Thursday Memorial Day – Labor Day: 12:00 am-10:30 am
* Employees receive an additional 5% shift differential for Memorial Day-Labor Day.
* Pre-employment physical required.

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.
** This job posting is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Once candidates have been selected for all available positions, the posting will close.

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 three (3) years experience in fields providing the required…