Waste Management Operator I

Requisition ID: 48908 Work Location: Public Works - Waste Collection facility Pay Range: G.17, $38,584.00 - $59,820.80 Starting Salary: Depending upon Qualifications Work Schedule: Tues-Fri 6:30am-5:00pm Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 4/24/26 Application Deadline: 5/8/26

Job Duties:

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

Come join our team if you are interested in a challenging career working with a dedicated team of professionals serving our beautiful city of Virginia Beach! This position will be filled as a Waste Management Operator I (G.17- $37,455.50 - $58,056.18) or Waste Management Operator II (G.19, $41,249.70 - $64,006.79) depending on qualifications.

As a Waste Management Operator I, you will:

• Work as a ground person on a two or three person crew operating rear loader waste collection vehicle collecting refuse.
• 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.

All 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.

This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.

Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employee’s supervisor based on position assigned.

Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing.

This position is physically demanding and involves manual loading material into the truck, as well as repetitively getting in and out the truck.

Waste Management Operator II (G.19, $41,249.70-$64,006.79). This position does requires a valid Commercial Drivers License to operate rear loader vehicles as a driver/ground person. Click to watch a 60-Second ‘Day in the life of a Waste Management Operator’.

Duties include:

• 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.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment physical.
• Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.

This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination. This position is physically demanding and involves manual loading material into the truck, as well as repetitively getting in and out the truck.

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).

Applicants hired as a Waste Management Operator II in Public Works will be required to sign a repayment contract. This hiring bonus agreement requires a minimum of one (1) year of service with the City of Virginia Beach starting from the date of hire.

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: https://clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/

This posting will be open on an ongoing basis and review of candidates will be done on a bi-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 of Virginia Beach offers:

• Step Pay Plan
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Comprehensive Benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 13+ Paid Holidays
• Annual and Sick Leave
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Coverage
• Legal and Identify Theft Protection
• Virginia Retirement System (VRS) Hybrid Retirement Plan & Basic Life Insurance
• Commonwealth of Virginia 457 Deferred Compensation Plan (COV 457)
• And more!!

Official City Job Description:

https://virginia-beach-departments-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/city/job-descriptions-pay-plans/Waste-Management-Operator-I-00250.pdf

Working Conditions:

https://workingcondition-summary-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/B.003163.1.pdf

Minimum Requirements:

Waste Management Operator I Minimums: High school diploma or GED and one (1) year of experience in heavy manual labor; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Waste Management Operator II Minimums: High school or GED or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have a current and valid Commercial Driver’s License.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: All 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. This position may require that incumbents to wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, hard hats, safety glasses, gloves, or other safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk. Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned. This position may be designated as a safety sensitive position and be subject to mandatory drug testing. Positive drug test results may result in counseling and/or discipline, up to and including, termination.

Additional Requirements:

DMV Transcript: Required
CDL: Required
DOT History: Required
CPS Check: Not Required
Physical: Required
Respirator: Not Required
Polygraph Review: Not Required
Psychological Screening: Not Required

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VRS Contribution: All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions. This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.

Drug Free Workplace: The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.