Waste Management Operator II

The City of Virginia Beach Public Works-Waste Management Bureau of Waste Management Division is currently hiring Waste Management Operators .

Please come join our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving the city that consistently ranks as one of the best places to live.

Multiple positions available for Waste Management Operators and will be filled as a Waste Management Operator II depending on the qualifications of the candidates.

Waste Management Operator II (G.19, $41,249.70-$64,006.79) Click here for the full job description.

• Work primarily as the driver / operator on a two or three-person crew, operating the rear loader waste collection vehicle, and may also undertake other duties as assigned.
• Ride standing on tailgate or rear loader collection vehicle, climbing off and on and / or climbing in and out repetitively during work shift.
• Perform daily inspection of equipment to detect present or potential maintenance problems.
• Perform preventative maintenance as per manufacturer's operations manual and Automotive Services policies.
• Must be able to perform heavy manual labor at a rapid pace.
• Lift heavy objects in excess of 50 pounds on a repetitive basis during work shift.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety precautions for waste management activities, including procedures for lifting heavy objects and guidelines when working around heavy equipment and in traffic.
• Must be able to follow directions.

In addition to the duties mentioned above, the Waste Management Operator II position will work as a driver person on a two or three person crew to operate rear loader waste collection vehicle collecting refuse.

Hence, the Waste Management Operator II requires a valid Commercial Drivers License to operate rear loader vehicles as a driver / ground person.

CDL Hiring Bonus :

Newly hired employees with a valid Class A or B CDL will be eligible for a $4,000 hiring bonus paid in three increments during the first year of employment :

• $1,000 with first paycheck
• $1,000 first pay period following six-month interim evaluation (with "meets expectation" performance rating)
• $2,000 at conclusion of probationary period (with "meets expectation performance rating)

Non probationary employees with a Class A or Class B commercial driver's license will be eligible for a $4,000 stipend (paid over 26 pay periods).

The City of Virginia Beach complies with all federal mandates related to positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License (CDL).

The City will verify that all employees and prospective employees are registered in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. For more information on this program and how to register as a CDL driver, please use this link :

This posting will be open on an ongoing basis and review of candidates will be done on a monthly basis.

In addition to the minimum requirements, the ideal candidate for these positions will have experience listed in the preferences below.

Candidates with the preferred experience should ensure the information is provided in the application.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans.