Public Works / Drainage - Equipment Operator II

Salary : $42,146.00 - $75,863.00 Annually

Location : Hampton, VA

Job Type : Full-Time Permanent

Job Number : 08943

Department : DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE

Opening Date : 10 / 28 / 2025

Closing Date : 11 / 28 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

FLSA : Non-Exempt

Function

Come work for the City of Hampton , a vibrant waterfront community celebrating and embracing 400 years of history and innovation, creating an even more dynamic future! We are located in the center of the Hampton Roads region and offer lots of waterfront fun, rich and diverse history, and a vibrant restaurant scene. Hampton offers excellent benefits, career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits.

As an Equipment Operator II in Drainage Maintenance you will operate one or more types of specialized, complex heavy-duty motorized and automotive equipment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of the City's public works infrastructure. You will be expected to repair and replace storm water pipes, clean out half pipe, haul construction material, maintain right of ways, and conduct heavy ditch maintenance and repair.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or successful completion of GED.
• One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in equipment operation or closely related experience.
• This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
• Must possess a State of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or a valid driver's license and obtain a State of Virginia CDL Class B within 180 days of employment.
• Must successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

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Benefits Overview

This is a summary of benefits associated with permanent, full-time positions. Benefits associated with other positions can be found with specific job listings. Benefits begin on the 1st of the month following one full calendar month of employment in the following benefit plans :

Maternity Leave

The eleven paid holidays each year include :

Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the

Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce.

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Have you graduated from high school or successfully completed a GED?

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Which option below best describes your years of experience in equipment operations? PLEASE ENSURE YOUR APPLICATION SHOWS WHERE YOU GAINED THIS EXPERIENCE.

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Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment?

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I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

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This position requires that you possess a valid driver's license and have and maintain a satisfactory driving record based on the City of Hampton's criteria. Failure to provide your driver's license number will prevent us from considering your application. Please confirm your driver's license number by entering it below :

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I understand that this position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City's current substance abuse policy.

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