Road Equipment Operator I (Open and Promotional)
About The Position
The Department of Public Works is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Road Equipment Operator I. The Road Equipment Operator performs construction and maintenance of roadways, creeks, bridges, channels, associated landscape areas, storm drains, and sewers using bulldozers, large loaders, rollers, and mowers. Road Equipment Operators also operate medium and light duty equipment and heavy-duty trucks used to transport equipment and materials. Additionally, Road Equipment Operators make minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment and perform road maintenance work involving manual labor as needed.
Requirements
- Possession and maintenance of a valid California-issued Class A Commercial Driver License with tank vehicle endorsement.
- Two years of experience in road maintenance and construction work.
- Satisfactory completion of the Department-sponsored training program in the operation of rollers, loaders, bulldozers, etc. or one year of experience in the operation of rollers, loaders, bulldozers, etc.
- Knowledge of provisions of the California Vehicle Code applying to the operation of vehicles.
- Knowledge of safety practices in the operation of heavy construction equipment.
- Knowledge of road maintenance and construction operations, materials and procedures.
- Knowledge of operation of and preventive maintenance for trucks and road maintenance equipment.
- Ability to operate a wide variety of complex road construction and maintenance equipment and light and medium duty trucks including graders, bulldozers, loaders, backhoes, excavators, rollers and mowers.
- Ability to make minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment.
- Ability to perform road maintenance duties which require strength, agility and endurance.
- Ability to instruct and train personnel in road maintenance tasks.
- Ability to work courteously and effectively with the public and with co-workers.
- Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
- Ability to climb, bend, stand and walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift and carry equipment (50 lbs. min.) and supplies (50 lbs. min.) used in construction and maintenance work.
- Meet U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) drug and alcohol testing requirements and standards for holder of a commercial driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Operate heavy road maintenance and construction equipment, including graders, bulldozers, large loaders, backhoes, hydraulic excavators, rollers and mowers.
- Operate medium and light duty equipment and all types of trucks used to transport equipment and materials.
- Service and make minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment.
- Prepare records and reports.
- Perform general road maintenance worker duties as necessary.
- Direct the work of a crew in the absence of the Road Equipment Supervisor as necessary.
- Assist in training subordinate personnel in equipment operation.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
