There’s never been a better time to explore a future with the City of Dover.  We are looking for a motivated individual to join our Public Works Department as a Motor Equipment Operator I.  The primary duties of this position are to maintain, repair, replace, clean: culverts, swales, catch basins, manholes, inlet grates, etc. Address ponded water issues, leaf collection, snow and ice control, vehicle/equipment maintenance, etc.  The successful candidate will work under a varying degree of supervision.  Normal duty hours are 7:00 am – 3:30 pm.  Overtime is required as needed.

Job Responsibilities

• Replace, repair, clean and maintenance of stormwater infrastructure
• Build, replace, maintenance, install catch basins
• Lays blacktop and pours concrete as directed
• Sweeper debris collection and disposal
• Snow and ice control; emergency weather event attendance required, brine application
• Operates equipment to transport materials, tools, equipment, or personnel to job sites, load or haul dirt, or pick up debris from job sites
• Assists with traffic control and provides information to the public if required

Required Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or GED
• Requires six (6) months to one (1) year of related experience
• Valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), or the ability to obtain a CDL permit within two (2) months and CDL license w/tanker endorsement within six (6) months is required
• Department of Transportation (DOT) pre-employment physical and drug and alcohol test

To view the entire job description, please visit: https://www.cityofdover.com/job-titles-and-rates and click on DOE Union Employees Job Titles

A criminal background investigation and driver’s license review will be required. Candidates may be given a job-related test during the interview.

Compensation

• Health, dental, vision and group life insurance
• 401a and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Paid vacation and sick leave

To Apply Submit the Following

• City of Dover employment application (www.cityofdover.com/jobs)