Motor Equipment Operator – Turf (Maintenance Specialist III)

Description

Application Deadline: 07/02/2023 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. Click here to apply online.

The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for Motor Equipment Operator – Turf (Maintenance Specialist III) who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville’s Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.

The preferred hiring amount will be between $17.01 – $22.83 an hour. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt, position. The position also 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. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City’s Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.

This position functions independently and as part of a team performing duties related to grounds and turf maintenance in city parks, school grounds, right-of-ways and other City properties. This position is essential to maintaining an extremely effective team that follows defined schedules requiring skilled labor with a high level of responsibility. In addition, this position operates specialized equipment such as tractors and a backhoe. This position could also be engaged in construction, facilities, landscape, mowing, equipment maintenance or other duties as assigned. The majority of time spent in this position involves outside work.   This is a mission essential position and is subject to recall or extended work days on short notice and an overtime basis to address emergencies, repairs and engages in snow removal operations.  May supervise the work of staff, which may include voluntary, temporary and benefited. The position currently serves within the Turf Operations Section, but may serve/report to Construction Operations and other divisions within Parks and Recreation.

Minimum Requirements:

• Any combination of education, experience and training equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of experience in a related field;
• Possession of a valid, appropriate driver’s permit issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Must be eligible to operate a City vehicle. (To view our driving eligibility requirements visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/faq.aspx?qid=166.);
• Required to obtain a Certified Pesticide Technician License;
• Must have the ability to obtain a CDL within 6 months of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supplemental college level or technical/vocational school course work in related subjects;
• At least one year of experience in a lead/supervisory position;
• VDOT Flagger certification within 6 months of hire;
• Current possession of a valid CDL.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective public and working relationships
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
• Ability to keep records of repair, service, or maintenance operations
• Ability to perform demanding physical work for continued periods
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks
• Ability to work outside with regular exposure to severe weather
• Basic Computer Skills

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