Public Works/Solid Waste - Equipment Operator I

About the Department

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience operating refuse collection vehicles or similar equipment.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and have and maintain a satisfactory driver’s record based on the City of Hampton’s criteria.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or have an out-of-state Class B CDL and obtain a State of Virginia CDL Class B within 30 days of employment.
• 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 successfully pass a background check prior to any offer of employment or promotion.

Additional Requirements

• Requires shift work to include nights, weekends and holidays.
• 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.
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Benefits

• 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 Plans E AP Provider: ComPsych OptumRx Delta Dental Insurance Anthem Blue View Vision FSA Reimbursement accounts Standard: Accident and Critical Illness Chubb Term Life Insurance Legal Resources Plan Virginia 529 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 The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System ( VRS 1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website . Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial. Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement (1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square . 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. Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature. Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate. 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. The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website .
• 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 Plans
• E AP Provider: ComPsych
• OptumRx
• Delta Dental Insurance
• Anthem Blue View Vision
• FSA Reimbursement accounts
• Standard: Accident and Critical Illness
• Chubb Term Life Insurance
• Legal Resources Plan
• Virginia 529
• 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)
• 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
• The retirement plan is offered through the Virginia Retirement System ( VRS 1-888-827-3847) and is a defined benefit pension plan. For more information, see the VRS website .
• Group life insurance is offered through the VRS and the carrier is Securian Financial.
• Mission Square Retirement plans 457, Roth IRA, Roth 457 plans are offered through Mission Square Retirement (1-800-669-7400). For more information, visit Mission Square .
• 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.
• Direct deposit into most banks is a convenient finance feature.
• Employees are covered for Workers' Compensation where appropriate.
• 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.
• The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is confidential and personal counseling service for the employee and their immediate family contact CompPysch at 1-877-327-2872 or see the Guidance Resources Website .

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