CDL Driver's License, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Forklift, Heavy Lifting, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Loaders, Loading/Unloading, Maintain Compliance, Safety Alerts, Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Waste Management, Waste/Garbage/Recycle Collection
Ready to roll up your sleeves and make a real difference? The City of Chesapeake's Waste Management Division is looking for dependable, motivated individuals to help keep our city clean and beautiful!
As a Waste Management Operator II, you'll be out in the community operating automated side-loaders, rear-loaders, and grapple trucks - loading, compacting, and hauling away refuse with skill and care. You'll also lead a small crew, help with heavy lifting (up to 75 pounds), and make sure work is done safely and efficiently.
In this role, you will:
- Drive and operate refuse collection trucks.
- Lead and assist your crew in daily collection activities.
- Repair and replace refuse cans and deliver yard waste trailers.
- Perform routine truck and equipment inspections and maintenance.
- Focus on safety - staying alert to traffic, surroundings, and teammates.
- Provide excellent customer service to Chesapeake residents.
We're looking for:- Reliable team players who take pride in their work.
- Hard workers who can handle physical tasks and outdoor conditions.
- Safety-first drivers who want to lead and serve the community.
If you're ready to work hard, lead a team, and help keep Chesapeake at its best, apply today and drive your career forward!
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 REQUIREMENTS : Requires high school diploma, GED , or specialized vocational training.
EXPERIENCE : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this class requires a minimum of one year 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 and aClass B Commercial Driver's License.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 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 (including weekends). Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.
Preferred Qualifications
CDL Class A preferred