Equipment Operator II

sjgov•Stockton, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a department promotional opportunity with the San Joaquin County Public Works - Solid Waste Division to fill one full-time Equipment Operator II vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

Currently employed by the San Joaquin County Public Works Department and meet all eligibility requirements for promotional opportunities.
Two years as an Equipment Operator I or Bridge Maintenance Worker in San Joaquin County service.
OR Four years of paid work experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy road construction equipment.
Possession of a valid California Class A driver’s permit at time of application.
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, adaptability and limitations of road construction and maintenance equipment; occupational hazards and safety procedures of the construction trades; traffic laws related to the operation of heavy equipment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; do heavy manual labor, occasionally under adverse weather conditions; work cooperatively with others.
Ability to make emergency repairs and assist in making general repairs of heavy road construction and related equipment; lead, coordinate and inspect the work of crew personnel.

Nice To Haves

If offered employment, applicant must obtain a California Class A driver’s license prior to completion of the probationary period. (Waiver: This license requirement will be waived for positions assigned to solid waste disposal sites.)

Responsibilities

Operates a variety of road construction and maintenance equipment such as equipment transporters, backhoes, oilier spreaders, cranes, blades, self-loading scrapers and front end loaders of 3 cubic yards or larger to perform a variety of functions including but not limited to: Subgrade and finish grade to engineering specifications; Drive piles; Fill trucks with sand, gravel and construction materials; Clear ditches and channels; Move large masses of earth; Load and move heavy equipment and road construction materials; Spread various grades or road oil on roads calculating distributor rate and width.
Operates a variety of solid waste disposal equipment such as heavy duty bulldozers, scrapers, clamshell and other equipment to perform a variety of functions including but not limited to: Move, compact, and cover refuse; Excavate, transport, place and compact earth; Load and move recyclable materials; Maintain road surfaces and drainage ditches.
Makes routine repairs and adjustment to equipment; regularly checks or inspects brakes, lights, tires, fuel levels, and auxiliary equipment; does routine preventative equipment maintenance specified in operator's manual.
Serves as lead worker over equipment operators, sanding crews and other members of a highway construction or maintenance crew or over disposal site personnel.
Performs light or heavy physical labor when not engaged in operating equipment or serving as a lead worker.
Maintains daily project records including personnel and equipment hours, material quantities; completes daily activity reports.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the cost). Dependent coverage available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage available.
Life insurance coverage based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000). Employee may purchase additional term life insurance.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan: Health Flexible Spending Account ($2550 annual limit with a $500 carry over) and Dependent Care Assistance Plan ($5000 annual limit).
Retirement Plan covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (up to $22,500 annually, or $30,000 for those age 50 or older). Roth IRA also available.
Vacation: 10 days earned annually up to 3 years; 15 days after 3 years; 20 days after 10 years; and 23 days after 20 years.
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll during the entire calendar year.
Bereavement Leave: 3 days paid leave for death of qualifying family member, 2 additional days for death of employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: Employees receive starting salary and are eligible for merit increase after 52 weeks on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework; up to $1600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university academic programs.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) to participate in their children’s school activities.