What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Equipment Operator II position at City of Virginia Beach?
The City of Virginia Beach Public Works department is currently hiring a Motor Equipment Operator II to perform a variety of labor and maintenance tasks on the City dredge, piping and related equipment to include:
Safely operate the skiff (small boat) to support the dredge and floating equipment during dredging task such as connecting/ disconnecting pipe-lines, towing/ maneuvering the dredge and floating equipment, transiting crew members to and from land/ floating equipment.
Safely operate the skiff and support equipment needed to perform other associated tasks during maintenance and repair of navigational aids.
Oil and maintain dredge machinery and mechanical parts.
Monitor gauges for proper oil and fuel pressures/temperatures and notify the dredge operator as required.
Perform routine engine checks every 30 minutes and maintain a written log of all readings.
Assist with making connections/ disconnecting the dredge discharge pipeline.
Assist with Navigational Aid inventory and maintenance.
Assist in cleaning of debris and other pipeline blockage problems.
Assist in placing, removing, and burying pipeline.
Assist the dredge mechanic will labor tasks such as preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and mechanical repairs.
Clean and paint all dredge machinery and support equipment.
Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
Follow instructions precisely and work diligently to achieve the objective
Communicate respectfully with citizens, coworkers, and managers
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
**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 **
Work Schedule:
Memorial Day-Labor Day: 12am – 10:30am
Labor Day-Memorial Day: 6:30am – 5:00pm; M-T
*Employee will receive an additional 5% shift differential for Memorial Day-Labor Day.