Heavy Equipment Operator

City of Culver City • Culver City, CA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Culver City is hiring a Heavy Equipment Operator for a vacancy in the Maintenance Operations Division of the Public Works Department. The role operates heavy equipment in the public right of way and near motorized traffic, supports repairs to asphalt and concrete surfaces and sub-grade failures, and helps maintain alleys and place concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and streets. The operator is responsible for safe work-zone setup, routine equipment checks and servicing, and reporting repair needs. The position is safety-sensitive and subject to applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration drug and alcohol regulations. Candidates must pass a pre-employment medical examination, including drug screening, and complete required background and work-authorization checks.

Requirements

• Three years of experience operating medium equipment such as backhoes, front, side, or rear loaders, sanitation vehicles, or similar equipment; equivalent combinations of training and experience may qualify.
• For the Street Maintenance assignment, possess a valid State of California Class A driver's license without air brake restrictions.
• Pass a pre-employment medical examination, including a drug screen.
• Complete required fingerprinting and background/reference checks with acceptable results.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency, or authorization to work in the United States at appointment.

Responsibilities

• Set up job sites safely and maintain traffic-control devices to ensure proper traffic flow.
• Operate heavy motorized equipment in close proximity to motorized traffic and in the public right of way.
• Perform safety checks and routine servicing of assigned motorized equipment, including fueling and lubrication.
• Identify maintenance and repair needs and report necessary equipment repairs.
• Repair asphalt and concrete surfaces and sub-grade failures and maintain alleys using motorized equipment.
• Assist with placement of concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and streets.
• Delineate work zones to ensure pedestrian safety.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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