Equipment Operator I-Iii

City of Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Applications are available online beginning Tuesday, June 23, 2026, through 11:59 pm, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. This position is currently utilized in the Airport, Harbor, Long Beach Utilities, Public Works, and Parks, Recreation & Marine Departments. Current vacancies exist in the Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Marine departments. Under supervision, operates and maintains various mechanized equipment used in construction, landscaping, and maintenance work; makes minor repairs and adjustments in the field; loads and unloads heavy objects; keeps records and reports operating conditions; observes safety regulations; performs construction work and manual labor as necessary; may supervise others in conjunction with duties; and performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in the safe and efficient operation of construction, landscaping, or public utilities maintenance type equipment such as articulated front wheel loader, skip loader, skid steer, dump truck, pick-up truck and trailer, root cutter, hydra hammer, three blade riding mower, street sweeper, etc., and adjustment and minor repair of such equipment.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license
Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing.
Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form.
Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date.
Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.
Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call as required
Ability to respond to emergency calls within a thirty-minute timeframe and available to serve on a rotating emergency callout list may be required.
Positions in the Harbor Department require employees to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) prior to completion of probation.
Positions in the Airport Department require night, weekend, holiday and shift work and require employees to obtain an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access badge and an Airfield Driving Permit prior to passing probation.
Some positions require a Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license or commercial operator’s license with a tank endorsement prior to completion of probation.
A valid motor vehicle operator’s license and current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license is desirable for some positions.
Possession of a Class A or B Driver’s Permit desirable for some positions in the Public Works Department.
Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or a Forklift certificate or Crane Operator certificate recognized by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is highly desirable for some positions in the Harbor Department.
Drought Tolerant Landscape experience is highly desirable for some positions in the Utilities Department.
Current knowledge of City Standard Plans and MUTCD (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices) is highly desirable for some positions in the Public Works Department.
Bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

Responsibilities

Operates and maintains various mechanized equipment used in construction, landscaping, and maintenance work
Makes minor repairs and adjustments in the field
Loads and unloads heavy objects
Keeps records and reports operating conditions
Observes safety regulations
Performs construction work and manual labor as necessary
May supervise others in conjunction with duties
Performs other related duties as required