City of Hampton, VA
Public Works/Solid Waste - Equipment Operator II Job at City of Hampton, VA in H
City of Hampton, VA, Hampton, VA, US, 23661
Salary : $46,726.00 - $84,105.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08861
Department: SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 09/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Function
Join Our Team as an Automated/Knuckle Boom Truck Operator!
Are you skilled at operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently? We're looking for a dedicated professional to maintain and operate an automated or knuckle boom truck. In this role, you'll be responsible for routine maintenance, ensuring safe and effective operation, and managing the loading and storage of equipment. If you take pride in precision, safety, and reliability, this is the perfect opportunity to join our dynamic team.
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 career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefit package.
Minimum Requirements
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:
01
Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?
02
Do you have one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a solid waste position?
03
Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B?
04
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
05
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:
06
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.
Required Question
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08861
Department: SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 09/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Function
Join Our Team as an Automated/Knuckle Boom Truck Operator!
Are you skilled at operating heavy equipment safely and efficiently? We're looking for a dedicated professional to maintain and operate an automated or knuckle boom truck. In this role, you'll be responsible for routine maintenance, ensuring safe and effective operation, and managing the loading and storage of equipment. If you take pride in precision, safety, and reliability, this is the perfect opportunity to join our dynamic team.
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 career and professional development, tuition reimbursement, and a comprehensive benefit package.
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a solid waste position or a closely related experience.
- Must possess a State of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B
- Must possess a valid driver's license and must have and maintain a satisfactory driver's record based on the City of Hampton's criteria.
- This position is safety sensitive and is subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and the City's current substance abuse policy.
- Must successfully pass a background check related to this position prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
- The incumbent may be considered "essential personnel" during City emergency situations or at the direction of the City Manager which may include long hours and unusual schedules.
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:
- Sentara Health Medical Insurance
- OptumRx
- Delta Dental Insurance
- Anthem Blue View Vision
- FSA Reimbursement accounts
- Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
- Trust Mark Universal Life Insurance
- Legal Resources Plan
- Mission Square: 457 / Roth IRS / Roth 457 (b) IRA
- Employees begin accruing annual and sick leave immediately.
- Other forms of leave include:
- Maternity Leave
- Parental Bonding Leave
- Care for Sick Parent Leave
- Birthday Leave
- Personal day (available every quarter)
- New Year's Day
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- President's Day
- Memorial Day
- Juneteenth Day
- Independence Day
- Labor Day
- Veterans' Day
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Day
- Employee's birthday
- A tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation. An after-tax retirement plan, Roth IRA, is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the
- Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is the Minnesota Life Insurance Company.
Tax deferred retirement plan 457 is offered through the ICMA Retirement Corporation (1-800-669-7400). For more information, see the - Training and Career Development: The Employee Education Assistance Program (EEAP) encourages employee development through (1) educational programs leading to a degree, (2) skilled craft or trade training leading to a certificate or license and (3) coursework to renew and update skills. Eligibility criteria apply. In addition, the City offers training opportunities in technological, leadership, supervisory, and other areas of government/business knowledge and skill development.
- Medical/Dental and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts are offered on a pre-tax basis in order to reduce the amount of tax the employee pays.
- The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family (757-363-6777, 1-800-899-8174 or
- Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
Savings bonds are available to the City's workforce. - Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
01
Do you have a high school diploma or have you successfully completed a GED?
- Yes
- No
02
Do you have one (1) year of full-time equivalent experience in a solid waste position?
- Yes
- No
03
Do you have a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Class B?
- Yes
- No
04
I understand that if selected for this position, I must successfully pass a criminal background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.
- Yes
- No
05
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:
06
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.
- Yes
- No
Required Question