Employment

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Virginia Peninsulas Public Service Authority. VPPSA is an equal opportunity employer.

There are several positions currently available, please scroll down to see all.

Please follow the directions for application for each position as noted. If an employment application is required, you may click here and complete the online application or click here to download and print the employment application. The application may be mailed to the address on the application, or faxed to 757-259-9855. Applications are also available at:

• VPPSA Field Office & Maintenance Facility, 480 Clancie Road, Shacklefords, VA
• VPPSA Administrative Office at 475 McLaws Circle, Suite 3B, Williamsburg, VA (757-259-9850)
• Compost Facility at 145 Goodwin Neck Rd in Yorktown, VA (facility is behind York County offices)
• Any VPPSA site

All positions are open until filled. VPPSA is a smoke free, drug free workplace. EOE

AT THE COMPOST FACILITY in YORKTOWN

Full time positions with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

Lead Operator – The Lead Operator performs lead work and supervision of all equipment operators in the operation of heavy equipment used at the Compost Facility which can include but is not limited to skid steers, front end loaders, grinders, screeners, and excavators. This position reports to and receives general supervision from the Compost Facility Supervisor. The Lead Operator will collaborate with the Compost Facility Supervisor to create daily work plans and schedules to ensure proper handling of yard waste materials. This position is a “safety sensitive” position subject to VPPSA drug testing policies.

The Lead Operator position is a regular full-time, hourly position.

Normal work hours are five (5) days per week, forty (40) hours per week. The Lead Operator will generally work Monday to Saturday, working with the Compost Facility Supervisor to ensure supervisory coverage at the site. Additional work over forty hours per week is expected. The Lead Operator may be required to work at night and on weekends for emergencies. Will generally report to work at the Compost Facility. Work will be conducted both in an office and outdoors.

Graduation from high school or equivalent supplemented by technical training in compost and mulch operations and experience in the management of heavy equipment operation or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and capabilities. Experience with the operation and maintenance of compost facility specific equipment including but not limited to skid steers, front end loaders, grinders, screeners, and excavators is highly preferred.

Click here for full job description. Interested candidates should email their resume, with cover letter, to Jennifer Wheeler at jwheeler@vppsa.org.

Equipment Operator I – operate skid steer loaders. Assists with maintenance on all equipment, both daily and monthly service. Interacts with the public.  Requires ability to perform required tasks or any equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and abilities. Starting salary: $32,864 based on 40-hour week (when you add our amazing benefits, it brings the yearly salary equivalent to $47,388). Application required. Click here for full job description.

Customer Service Specialist – the Compost Facility Customer Service Specialist is responsible for the material sales, cash handling, customer interaction and traffic control at the facility.  Provides daily, weekly and monthly reports to the Compost Facility Supervisor.  The Compost Facility Customer Service Specialist reports to the Compost Facility Supervisor. Graduation from high school and one year of experience in either retail sales or in the operation of computer equipment, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and capabilities. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license. Must have and maintain a good driving record. Proficiency with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, QuickBooks Point of Sale and the use of the internet. Starting salary: $32,198.40 based on 40-hour week (when you add our amazing benefits, it brings the yearly salary equivalent to $46,627). Application required. Click here for full job description.

ON THE MIDDLE PENINSULA

Full time positions with excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement, and paid holidays, vacation and sick leave.

ASSISTANT TRANSFER SYSTEM SUPERVISOR
The Assistant Transfer System Supervisor is responsible for assisting the Transfer System Supervisor in coordinating the daily operations of the transfer stations, convenience centers, and the hauling of solid waste and recyclables to regional disposal facilities and processing sites. Supervises attendants for the transfer stations and convenience centers and drivers along with the Transfer System Supervisor. Assists with special events and household chemical collections as needed. Reports to and receives supervision from the Transfer System Supervisor through regular discussions and consultations. This position is a “safety sensitive” position subject to VPPSA drug testing policies.

The Assistant Transfer System Supervisor position is a regular full-time salaried position.

Normal work hours are five (5) days per week, forty (40) hours per week. Additional work over 40 hours per week is expected. Will remain “on-call” for special circumstances at night, weekends, and on holidays. Will normally report to work on the Middle Peninsula.

Graduation from an accredited College or University with one (1) year of solid waste management and supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

Must possess a valid Virginia commercial driver’s license (Class B) with an air brake endorsement and a Medical Examiners Certification. Must have and maintain a good driving record.

Click here for full job description. Interested candidates should email their resume, with cover letter, to Jennifer Wheeler at jwheeler@vppsa.org.

MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I – the Maintenance Mechanic I is responsible for performing and documenting maintenance activities on Transfer System, Convenience Centers, and Drop Off Recycling and Compost Facility vehicles and equipment. Reports to and receives supervision from the Maintenance Supervisor through regular discussions and consultations. Performs maintenance and repair work on vehicles, sites and equipment.

Graduation from high school, 5 years maintenance and repair experience, including ability to utilize schematics for electrical and hydraulic repairs, or any combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge, and capabilities. Preference given to candidates that possess a valid Virginia commercial driver’s license (Class B) with an air brake endorsement and a Medical Examiners Certification. Required to use personal tools in the performance of job duties.

Starting salary: $47,320 based on 40-hour week (when you add our amazing benefits, it brings the yearly salary equivalent to $63,910). Application required. Click here for full job description.

ATTENDANTS
To assist residents with solid waste and recycling needs at Middle Peninsula sites. Attendants will also participate in Household Chemical events.

Positive attitude, good public relations skills, and willing and able to travel to locations in King William, King & Queen, Essex, Middlesex and Mathews counties. Requires high school graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience which demonstrates the required skills, knowledge and abilities. Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license. Attendants starting salary $13.90 per hour. Application required.

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