Equipment Operator

County of Orange • Santa Ana, CA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Operator is responsible for operating ten-wheel haul trucks and various types of small equipment. The Equipment Operator hauls materials to support the maintenance and repair of activities associated with flood control facilities, channels, parks, beaches, and unincorporated roads in the County of Orange. The Equipment Operator also has supporting roles such as proper installation of Best Management Practices (BMP's), traffic control during the storm or fire season, water truck operations for dust control, and wild land fire assistance. In addition, the equipment operator may lead crews of various sizes to accomplish projects; and performs other manual intensive labor duties as required. The immediate vacancies are within the following area(s): Equipment Operations Unit - The incumbent will work a 4/10 shift, Monday to Thursday with every Friday off OR Tuesday to Friday with every Monday off. An employee within this classification may be designated as a "key responder" and as such shall be required to respond to non-normal working hour emergency operational conditions.

Requirements

• One (1) year or more of experience which demonstrates the ability to operate single unit trucks, wheel and track-laying tractors, rollers and other light equipment safely to accomplish a task.
• Knowledge of single unit trucks, dump trucks, wheel and track laying tractors, rollers and other specialized light equipment.
• Ability to perform manual labor duties as assigned.
• Possession of a valid California Driver License, Class A, with air brakes, tanker, and combination vehicle endorsements, is required before the date of appointment and must be maintained while employed in this series.
• Ability to accurately and concisely exchange information with others, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively follow written and oral instruction and is able to take instructions from others.
• Ability to actively listen to others for full understanding of what is being communicated.
• Ability to comprehend and interpret technical material related to the position.

Nice To Haves

• Extensive experience in the following core competencies: Technical Expertise, Safety Knowledge, Communication.

Responsibilities

• Operating ten-wheel haul trucks and various types of small equipment.
• Hauling materials to support maintenance and repair of flood control facilities, channels, parks, beaches, and unincorporated roads.
• Proper installation of Best Management Practices (BMP's).
• Traffic control during storm or fire season.
• Water truck operations for dust control.
• Wild land fire assistance.
• Leading crews of various sizes to accomplish projects.
• Performing other manual intensive labor duties as required.

Benefits

• Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

What This Job Offers

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