Equipment Operator II (Sign-on Bonus) at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionEquipment Operator II (Sign-on Bonus)
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 16
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS OPERATIONS
Requisition Number: 2025492
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00am – 3:30pm; Monday-Friday. Alpha essential – Employees are expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. | Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Weekly
Advertised Salary: $42,580-$70,257. Depending on Qualifications.

Job Description: Selected candidates will be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a $4,000 annual CDL stipend (if applicable). Apply NOW!

Public Works Operations is seeking enthusiastic employees who want to be part of the Chesapeake team that provides road, bridge, drainage, and stormwater services to its citizens while offering excellent benefits to its employees, such as paid training, ample growth opportunities, attractive working hours, competitive medical and supplementary benefits, retirement plans, a supportive team working environment, and many others.Qualified applicant should be able to:

• Perform concrete construction and repair work to include sidewalk, curb & gutter, driveway aprons, drainage basins and pipe systems, and similar.
• Perform roadway construction maintenance and repair work to include pothole repair and patching, shoulder restoration, and similar.
• Perform drainage infrastructure repair and maintenance, to include ditch clearing and re-grading, embankment repair, and site restoration work.
• Perform flagging and manual labor.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of guardrail, hard surface mowing (weed control spraying), and basic tree trimming.
• Load, haul, and operate various kinds of motorized/construction equipment and attachments, including dump trucks, excavators, loaders, concrete and asphalt trucks, excavators, snowplows, pipe washers, tractors, vibratory rollers, chainsaws, mowers, etc.
• Perform emergency response functions such as hurricane road clearing and snow/ice control.
• Participate in training and skills development in construction methods and equipment operation towards career progression and personal advancement.

Requires the ability to use hand tools to perform labor, basic knowledge of construction and tools, and ability to learn and carry out flagging procedures and construction equipment operation, and adhere to safety procedures.
Applicants will be placed in one of three locations – Greenbrier Yard (925 Executive Blvd.), Hickory Yard (149 Benefit Rd), or Bowers Hill Yard (3900 S Military Hwy), depending on operational needs.Requires Class B CDL at time of interview, a tanker endorsement within 30 days of employment, and a CDL Class A within 6 months of employment. We offer an in-house CDL training program at no cost to the employee.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure, for a full list of benefits and employee perks.
Required Qualifications: VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires completion of 10th grade in high school. High school diploma, GED OR specialized vocational training is preferred.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required. Specialized certifications may be required based on department assigned.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: In addition to satisfying the vocational/education standard, this class requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Performance of essential functions may require exposure to confined spaces. Employees may be expected to work hours in excess of their normally scheduled hours in response to short-term department needs and/or City-wide emergencies. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications: Asphalt and concrete skills

Job Open Date: 11/03/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants: Selected candidates will be eligible for a $3,000 sign-on bonus and a $4,000 annual CDL stipend (if applicable). Apply NOW!

This position is approved for a Career Progression program that allows employees to be advanced to the appropriate next level position within their current division.
Drug Screening: MARIJUANAIn accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver’s license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.