Motor Equipment Operator -V

Description:

Non-Exempt

Grade 8

Motor Equipment Operators (MEO) perform skilled trades work, from beginner to advanced depending on level, and operate motorized equipment to maintain and repair Town properties, assets or projects; may also be required to support Public Utilities department with similar tasks. Must have the ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

MEO III includes Level I and II duties in addition to, but are not limited to:

• Knowledge & Safety:
  Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of operating and servicing medium and heavy trucks and construction equipment. Extensive knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of varied construction and maintenance equipment.
• People Operations:
  Serves as a Crew Supervisor; instructs and trains crew members; assists with coordinating and directing crews on site. May be requested to exercise supervision over crew members in the absence of the Level IV or V.

Level III
- No degree
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience in operating light-to-medium equipment; and/or a minimum of one (1) year of supervisory experience. Must have a minimum of three (3) years as a MEOII or equivalent experience. May serve as a team lead.

• Valid Virginia (VA) Driver's License
  - Must have upon hire. If relocating to VA, a valid VA drivers' license is required to be obtained within one (1) year from date of hire.
• VDOT Flagger Certification
  - Must obtain and maintain within one (1) year from date of hire.
• Basic Work Zone Certification
  - Must obtain and maintain within one (1) year from date of hire. May also have VDOT certifications that are equivalent to Basic Work Zone.
• VCIN Access, as applicable
  - If assisting with Town facility maintenance, must obtain and maintain VCIN contractor level clearance. Will also be subject to fingerprinting and additional background check.

• Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Must have upon date of hire.
• OSHA 30 - Must have certificate of completion or must complete training six (6) months from date of hire.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone
  - Must have certificate of completion or must complete training within six (6) months from date of hire.
• FEMA 100 & 200 - Must have certificate or must complete training within six (6) months from date of hire.
• Leadership Training
  - If serving as a team lead, must have Leadership/Team Building Training certificate from VRSA or other reputable vendor as approved by Human Capital. Must have or maintain and obtain within six (6) months from the date began serving as a team lead.

Salary Range
- This position is from $56,564.00 to $90,501.00 depending on experience and qualifications.

Hiring Range - $56,564.00 to $73,533.00

• Extensive knowledge of general construction operations and of OSHA and FEMA compliance standards.
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact with supervisors, members of the general public, employees, Town Officials and others involved in performance of job duties; ability to assemble reports in a concise, clear and effective manner.
• Ability to use independent judgement and work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to operate a computer, and other office equipment needed to perform job duties, proficiency in various software, including Microsoft Office suite; and excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.

• Town Equipment: computer including word processing software, printer, telephone/cellphone, calculator, copy machine, fax machine, and other associated office equipment.
• Ability to operate light to heavy machinery/equipment to include, but not limited to motorized vehicles and light construction equipment, such as dump trucks, skid loaders, flush truck, motor grader, and rollers, mowers, weed eaters, and chain saws as well as uses a variety of hand and power tools such as hammers, shovels, wrenches, jack hammers, tampers, pavement saws, pipe wrenches, and flushers.

• Work requires the ability to talk, hear, listen, and comprehend.
• Work requires the ability to drive and/or operate mechanical equipment.
• Work requires the ability to sit, stand, walk for extended periods of time.
• Work requires the ability to complete repetitive wrist, hand, and/or fine motor…