Motor Equipment Operator I-V

Town of Warrenton • Warrenton, VA

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About The Position

Motor Equipment Operators perform skilled trades work at varying levels, from beginner to advanced, and operate motorized equipment to maintain and repair Town properties, assets, and projects. They may also support the Public Utilities department with similar tasks. The job requires manual labor for extended periods, sometimes in unfavorable weather. Work is performed under minimal supervision.

At Level III, the operator performs Level I and II duties and has thorough knowledge of operating and servicing medium and heavy trucks and construction equipment, traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation, and safety precautions for construction and maintenance equipment. Level III operators serve as crew supervisors, instruct and train crew members, and help coordinate and direct crews on site. They may supervise crew members when a Level IV or V operator is absent and may serve as a team lead.

The position involves operating light-to-heavy machinery and equipment, using hand and power tools, communicating with supervisors, employees, the public, Town officials, and others, preparing clear reports, and working independently with little direct supervision. The role requires computer and office-equipment proficiency, including Microsoft Office, as well as strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team.

The position requires satisfactory results of criminal history and credit history checks and/or drug and alcohol testing. The Town of Warrenton offers reasonable accommodation in the hiring and employment process and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Minimum of six years of experience operating light-to-medium equipment and/or a minimum of one year of supervisory experience.
• Minimum of three years as a Motor Equipment Operator II or equivalent experience.
• Valid Virginia driver's license upon hire; employees relocating to Virginia must obtain one within one year of hire.
• Obtain and maintain VDOT Flagger Certification within one year of hire.
• Obtain and maintain Basic Work Zone Certification or equivalent VDOT certification within one year of hire.
• Level III: Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required upon hire.
• OSHA 30 certificate or completion of training within six months of hire.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone certificate or completion of training within six months of hire.
• FEMA 100 and 200 certificates or completion of training within six months of hire.
• If serving as a team lead, Leadership/Team Building Training certification from VRSA or another vendor approved by Human Capital, held or obtained within six months of beginning team-lead service.
• Extensive knowledge of general construction operations and OSHA and FEMA compliance standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively, prepare clear reports, exercise independent judgment, and work with little direct supervision.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment; proficiency with software including Microsoft Office; strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to perform manual labor and operate mechanical equipment, including the physical activities and lifting demands described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Operate motorized equipment to maintain and repair Town properties, assets, and projects; support Public Utilities with similar work as needed.
• Perform skilled trades work and manual labor, including work for extended periods and sometimes in unfavorable weather.
• Operate and service medium and heavy trucks and construction equipment in accordance with applicable traffic regulations and safety practices.
• Serve as a crew supervisor; instruct and train crew members and help coordinate and direct crews on site.
• May supervise crew members in the absence of a Level IV or V operator and may serve as a team lead.
• Communicate with supervisors, employees, members of the public, Town officials, and others involved in job duties.
• Prepare concise, clear, and effective reports.
• Use computers and office equipment and work with little direct supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed