Equipment Operator III

City of San Diego • San Diego, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Equipment Operator III positions operate "large class" construction equipment such as combination backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, asphalt distributors, hydraulic excavators, gradalls, asphalt milling machines, Lo-Boy tractor/trailer combination, and motor graders to perform skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in a variety of City departments; complete work requests and report forms; may lead the work of others; 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). Equipment Operator III employees may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, for which they may receive 5% additional pay. Some Equipment Operator III 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 III 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

• Two years of full-time experience operating "medium class" industrial motive equipment similar to equipment operated by Equipment Operator II positions in the City of San Diego such as D-4 or D-6 class bulldozers; motor graders on skilled blade work; articulating loaders (e.g., Case 621, 721, or larger); backhoes/extendahoe (e.g., Case 580 or larger); or other equipment of comparable difficulty.
• Six months of full-time experience operating a combination of the following types of "large class" industrial motive equipment: Gradalls, D-8 or D-9 class bulldozers, motor scrapers, linkbelt excavators, milling machines, or other equipment of comparable difficulty.
• A valid California Class A Driver's License AND a valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) medical certificate dated within the last two years are required at the time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership ability/experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate "large class" construction equipment such as combination backhoes, loaders, bulldozers, asphalt distributors, hydraulic excavators, gradalls, asphalt milling machines, Lo-Boy tractor/trailer combination, and motor graders to perform skilled construction, maintenance, and repair work in a variety of City departments
• Complete work requests and report forms
• May lead the work of others
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• 5% additional pay for working nights, weekends, and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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