Equipment Operator II at City of Chesapeake Human Resources – Chesapeake, Virginia

Working Title of Vacant PositionEquipment Operator II
Job Type: Full Time
Posting Type: Public
Number of Vacancies: 1
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Division: PUB WORKS TRAFFIC ENGIN
Requisition Number: 202627
Number of hours worked per week: 40
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; alpha essential 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. | Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time.
Work Site Location: Chesapeake, VA
Position Driving Requirement: R - Routine
Pay Basis: Semi-Monthly
Advertised Salary: Min: 42,580 – Max: 70,257

Actual starting salary depends on education and relevant experience.

Job Description: It’s a great time to work for the City of Chesapeake! If you are enthusiastic about enhancing your skills and have a dependable work ethics, come and join our team, and gain valuable experience while providing essential services to Chesapeake citizens. Competitive salary, excellent benefits, such as paid training, promotional opportunities, and ideal working hours are all part of the job!

The candidate selected for this position will perform routine semi-skilled work related to the installation and repair of traffic signs and pavement markings such as in occupied roadways. This position will also assist in emergency traffic related issues.
Duties include but are not limited to:

• Installation of traffic signs
• Installation of roadway markings
• Lifting and loading of materials
• Record keeping
• Other duties as assigned.

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.

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 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.

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.

Job Open Date: 01/12/2026
Job Close Date: 01/26/2026
Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please specify whether employment was Part Time or Full Time for each job listed on your application and resume.

Medical Marijuana:
In 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.