City of Hampton, VA is hiring: Public Works/Solid Waste - Equipment Operator in

Salary : $43,411.00 - $87,889.00 Annually
Location : Hampton, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 08938
Department: SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS
Opening Date: 10/23/2025
Closing Date: 11/23/2025 12:00 AM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt

Function
Come work for 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.
Equipment Operator I pay range for this posting is $43,411 - $78,138

Equipment Operator II pay range for this posting is $46,726 - $84,105

Equipment Operator III pay range for this posting is $48,827 - $87,889
AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I IN SOLID WASTE YOU WILL:
Operate a semi-automated rear-loading solid waste collection truck to collect household trash, recycling, yard waste, and other waste as required.
Minimum Requirements for Equipment Operator I:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience operating refuse collection vehicles or similar equipment.
• Must possess a State of Virginia Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or obtain one within 180 days of employment.

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AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II IN SOLID WASTE YOU WILL:
Maintain and operate an automated/knuckle boom trucks and be responsible for routine maintenance procedures, safe and effective operating, and loading and storing the equipment.

Minimum Requirements for Equipment Operator II:

• 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

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AS AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III IN SOLID WASTE YOU WILL:
Plan, coordinate, and perform daily solid waste collections for all City of Hampton Solid Waste customers. The incumbent must operate an automated refuse truck, knuckle boom truck, front-end loader at the yard waste site, semi-automated rear loader, and a tractor-trailer.

Minimum Requirements for Equipment Operator III:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Three (3) years 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 A

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Additional Requirements for all operators:

• 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.
• 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.

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)

The eleven paid holidays each year include:

• 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

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

• Yes
• No

02

Which option below best describes your years of experience in the operation of a knuckleboom refuse collection vehicle and/or a semi-automated rear loading solid waste collection truck, or similar equipment?

• No experience
• Less than a year of experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-4 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

03

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:
04

I understand that if selected for employment in this position, I will be subject to testing for alcohol and controlled substances in accordance with the City of Hampton's current substance abuse policy.

• Yes
• No

05

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

06

Do you currently have CDL Class A or a CDL Class B?

• Yes, I currently have a CDL Class A
• Yes, I currently have a CDL Class B
• No, I do not currently have a CDL but can obtain one within 180 days of employment

Required Question