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Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Virginia Beach
Neck, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/29/2025

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works department is currently hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator to perform a variety of duties and maintenance tasks associated with the City Dredge such as:

  • Safely operate the dredging vessel (Rudee II) while excavating material in Rudee Inlet.
  • Safely operate the skiff (small boat) tasks may include connecting/ disconnecting pipelines, maneuvering the dredge and floating equipment, and transiting crew members
  • Safely operate the tender (tugboat) to support the dredge and floating equipment during associated tasks. Tasks may include towing the dredge and pipelines, setting/ retrieving dredge swing anchors, connecting/ disconnecting pipelines, transiting crew members to and from land/floating equipment. 
  • Safely operate a backhoe, bulldozer, forklift, excavator, and crane in support of the operation.
  • 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 duties at all times. 
  • Monitor sea state and weather conditions for changes that may affect the safe operation of the vessels. 
  • Maintain Navigational Aid assets according to established guidelines while safely operating the skiff (small boat) and tender (tugboat). 
  • Maintain electronic logs and written daily reports of assignments.
  • Communicate respectfully with citizens, coworkers, and managers. 
  • Conduct safety awareness meetings with the crew before tasks are started.
  • Lead/ supervise the crew and their work activities in the absence of the supervisor. 
  • Train team members to operate and maintain associated equipment. 
  • Perform other duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirement as demanded by those duties described or less. 
  • Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on the current workload and the department's needs. 
  • Follow instructions precisely and work diligently to achieve the objective.

Work Schedule:

Labor Day-Memorial Day: Fri. 6:30am – 9:00pm; Sat. 6:30am – 8:00pm; Sun. 6:30am 8:30pm

Memorial Day-Labor Day: Fri. 3:30pm – 6:00am; Sat. 3:30pm – 5:00am; Sun. 3:30pm – 5:00am

 

**This position is ALPHA 1 and is required to work in excess of their normally scheduled days/hours during all inclement weather (flooding, hurricanes & snow), and/or in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies **

*Employee will receive an additional 5% shift differential for Memorial Day-Labor Day.

*** Class B CDL Required.

*CDL Hiring Bonus - The $4,000 CDL (Class A or B) Hiring Bonus is for newly hired employees only. The bonus will be paid in three increments during the first year of employment.

  • $1,000 with first paycheck
  • $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim evaluation (with "meets expectation" performance rating)
  • $2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with "meets expectation" performance rating)

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: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/ 
 

Salary : $1,000

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