Equipment Operator I

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Equipment Operator I positions operate less complex industrial motive equipment such as skip loaders, backhoes, skid steers, self-propelled roller compactors, asphalt distributors, motor graders on rough blading work, power sewer rodding machines, hydraulic flushers, motorized grave diggers, dump trucks, medium class wheeled tractors, five-gang mowers, five and seven deck mowers, and other equipment of comparable difficulty; and perform other duties as assigned. Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive general wage increases. Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS). Some Equipment Operator I employees are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from the date of hire. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment. Equipment Operator I employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing.

Requirements

• One year of full-time experience operating industrial motive equipment similar to equipment operated by Light Equipment Operator positions in the City of San Diego such as light duty class farm, garden, or turf-type tractors; riding mowers; self-propelled triplexes; roller compactors; power augers; or other equipment of comparable difficulty.
• Six months of full-time experience operating industrial motive equipment similar to equipment operated by Equipment Operator I positions in the City of San Diego such as skip loaders; skid steers; self-propelled roller compactors; asphalt distributors; motor graders on rough blading work; power sewer rodding machines; hydraulic flushers; motorized grave diggers; dump trucks; medium class wheeled tractors; five-gang mowers; or other equipment of comparable difficulty.
• A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire.
• Some positions may require a valid California Class A or B Driver's License at the time of hire, which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Equipment Operator I with the City of San Diego.
• Some positions may require a valid Tank Endorsement at the time of hire, which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Equipment Operator I with the City of San Diego.
• Some positions will require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months from the date of hire, which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Equipment Operator I with the City of San Diego.
• For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a golf maintenance environment.
• Experience with turf mowers and other equipment specific to turf maintenance.
• Skid-Steer operation with the ability to operate different attachments.
• A valid California Class A or B Driver's License with a current medical certificate.

Responsibilities

• Operate less complex industrial motive equipment such as skip loaders, backhoes, skid steers, self-propelled roller compactors, asphalt distributors, motor graders on rough blading work, power sewer rodding machines, hydraulic flushers, motorized grave diggers, dump trucks, medium class wheeled tractors, five-gang mowers, five and seven deck mowers, and other equipment of comparable difficulty.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from the date of hire (for some positions).
• Obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment (for some positions).
• Submit to drug and alcohol testing if operating commercial vehicles.
• Undergo a background check in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing prior to hire.

Benefits

• Future wage increases
• Automatic enrollment in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS) for eligible employees hired on or after July 10, 2021
• Confined Space Certification (required for continued employment for some positions)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed