Motor Equipment Operator III/Dredge Operations
About The Position
The City of Virginia Beach Public Works Department is hiring a Motor Equipment Operator III/Leverman to perform labor and maintenance tasks on the City dredge, piping, and related equipment. The position operates the dredging vessel at Rudee Inlet, support vessels, and heavy equipment to support dredging operations. It also uses onboard computer systems, monitors operating and weather conditions, follows safety procedures, and maintains dredge machinery and equipment. The schedule varies seasonally and may follow either a weekend schedule or a weekday schedule. Employees receive an additional 5% shift differential from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This ALPHA I position may require work beyond normally scheduled hours during inclement weather or City-wide emergencies. A pre-employment physical is required.
Requirements
- Completion of the tenth grade, plus three years of experience in fields providing the required knowledge, skills, and abilities, such as motor equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Current and valid driver's license; the posting specifies a valid Virginia or North Carolina driver's license.
- Pre-employment physical required.
- May be required to work beyond normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs or City-wide emergencies.
- May be required to obtain a Commercial Driver's License.
- May be required to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment in designated risk areas.
- May be designated safety-sensitive and subject to mandatory drug testing and annual exams.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating a dredge.
- Commercial Driver's License; candidates with a valid CDL qualify for a $2,000 incentive.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate the Rudee II dredging vessel while excavating material at Rudee Inlet.
- Safely operate skiffs, tender tugboats, and other support vessels to connect and disconnect pipelines; tow and maneuver the dredge and floating equipment; set and retrieve swing anchors; transport crew; and support navigational aid maintenance and repair.
- Safely operate heavy equipment, including a backhoe, bulldozer, forklift, excavator, and crane, in support of dredging operations.
- Use onboard computer systems to maximize dredging production and operational efficiency.
- Monitor vessel traffic, sea state, and weather conditions to support safe operation of dredging equipment and support vessels.
- Ensure safe work practices, including verifying appropriate PPE use, overseeing routine equipment inspections and operational logs completed by the oiler, and taking 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.
Benefits
- Additional 5% shift differential for Memorial Day through Labor Day.
- Full-time employees contribute 5% of annual salary toward their VRS retirement account through pre-tax payroll deduction.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
