Operating Engineer, Universal (7328) - Citywide - (U00050)

City and County of San Francisco•San Francisco, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer, Universal operates heavy construction equipment in conjunction with the maintenance and construction of roads, streets, and underground utilities and performs servicing on equipment. The essential functions of this job include: operating backhoes, loaders, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, pavers, milling machines, forklifts, extended boom forklifts, tractors and tub grinders; and performing related duties and responsibilities as required. Operating Engineers also perform maintenance tasks such as greasing, cleaning and inspecting equipment; and may be required to calculate loads using equipment load charts. This position may require the ability to wear appropriate forms of safety protection equipment such as ear protectors, eye goggles, respirators and safety vests. Nature of Work: This position requires sustained physical effort frequently under adverse weather conditions and/or disagreeable working conditions, being exposed to hazardous materials, raw sewage, loud noises; and may include working weekends, nights, holidays and/or temporarily outside the San Francisco city limits.

Requirements

Three (3) years of verifiable operating engineer experience.
At least one (1) year of this experience must have been in operating a backhoe.
Possession of a Class B Driver’s License and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
For crane operation, must have a valid certificate of competency issued in accordance with Cal/OSHA by an accredited certifying agency for the type of cranes operated by City Departments.

Nice To Haves

Ability to operate heavy equipment related to maintenance, construction, grading operations, trenching/excavating, loading/backfilling
Knowledge of safety practices and regulations for heavy equipment
Communication skills

Responsibilities

Operates backhoes, loaders, cranes, forklifts, and extended forklifts to hoist machinery, construction materials, chemicals, vegetation, etc. in connection with various construction and maintenance projects.
Operates motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, planers, pavers, milling machines, and tub grinders in connection with construction and maintenance projects.
Services and makes minor repairs to heavy equipment; tasks include lubrication of equipment, changing oil and oil filter, etc.
Operates backhoes, loaders and bulldozers to trench and excavate areas and remove debris; or to load and backfill materials in connection with sewer and street repair, mudslide prevention, dam maintenance and other projects, and heater, planer in excavating and making street repairs.
Operates milling machines, pavers, and rollers in connection with asphalt paving.
Operates tractors with agricultural attachments such as rototillers to clear areas for weed and fire control.
Operates an air compressor to operate pneumatic tools and other construction equipment.
Prepares and maintains routine records of equipment operations.