There’s never been a better time to explore a future with the City of Dover. We are looking for two motivated individuals to join our Public Works Department as a Motor Equipment Operator I. The primary duties of this position are to maintain, repair, replace, clean: culverts, swales, catch basins, manholes, inlet grates, etc. Address ponded water issues, leaf collection, snow and ice control, vehicle/equipment maintenance, etc. The successful candidates will work under a varying degree of supervision. Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. Overtime is required as needed.

Job Responsibilities

· Replace, repair, clean and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure

· Build, replace, maintenance, install catch basins

· Lays blacktop and pours concrete as directed

· Sweeper debris collection and disposal

· Snow and ice control; emergency weather event attendance required, brine application

· Operates equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, or personnel to job sites, load or haul dirt, or pick up debris from job sites

· Assists with traffic control and provides information to the public if required

Required Qualifications

· A High School Diploma or GED

· Requires six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience

· Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within two (2) months and CDL license with tanker endorsement within six (6) months is required

· Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test

To view the entire job description, please visit: https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on DOE Union Employees Job Titles

A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

· Health, dental, vision and group life insurance

· 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans

· Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

· City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)

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, Ownership, Vision, Excellenceand R*eliability

City of Dover is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Hourly Rate: DOE Labor Grade 17 / $18.63 Per Hour (Based on Qualifications)

Closing Date: Opened Until Filled

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.14 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Heavy equipment operation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CDL A (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Dover, DE 19901 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Dover, DE 19901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person