Motor Equipment Operator II – Public Service

Description

Application Deadline: 06/27/23 5:00 PM EST

TO APPLY: to view the complete job information and to apply, visit our employment website listed. Applications are only accepted online through the City of Charlottesville employment page and must be submitted prior to the listed closing date and time.

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $17.01 – $21.25 an hour ($35,380.80 – $44,200.00 Annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City’s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the ‘benefits’ tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.
• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS, however the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. For questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This Motor Equipment Operator II is part of a refuse and street sweeping crew in the Public Service Division of the Public Works Department.  Primary responsibilities are the operation, daily maintenance and general repair of the street sweeper used to clean roadways; during non-sweeping periods, will perform other right-of-way operations to include repairs, maintenance, leaf collection, and snow removal.  Does related work as required.  Work is performed under the regular supervision of a Maintenance Crew Supervisor.

Work hours will include early mornings to sweep busy roads and streets during low traffic periods; The anticipated work schedule is Monday through Friday, approximately 3:00 am to noon.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.  (If no diploma or GED is obtained, must have a minimum of 2 years of direct work experience in the field).
• Must have experience in the operation of motorized equipment.
• Must have a valid VA Driver’s License by employment start date.
• Must have the ability to obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of hire.

The City of Charlottesville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.