UTILITY TRACTOR OPERATOR

Los Angeles County (CA)•Los Angeles, CA

31d

About The Position

Working for Los Angeles County Parks & Recreation offers the opportunity to be part of a department that stewards some of the region's most treasured public spaces, including world-class botanical gardens, historic estates, vibrant community gardens, and educational nature centers. These gardens not only showcase diverse plant collections and natural habitats but also serve as living classrooms where visitors of all ages learn about conservation, sustainability, and the unique ecology of Southern California. By joining our team, you will help preserve these spaces, support environmental education, and provide meaningful recreational and cultural experiences that enhance the quality of life for millions of residents and visitors each year. What does a Utility Tractor Operator do? Utility Tractor Operators use a variety of tractor-powered and hydraulically operated attachments to help build, repair, and maintain County facilities and infrastructure. In this role, you'll work with different types of equipment on a regular basis and support a wide range of construction and maintenance projects that keep our operations running safely and efficiently.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience in the operation and maintenance of wheel-type tractors AND hydraulically actuated and tractor-powered attachments.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions. A valid California Class A or Class B Driver License, and special endorsements to drive assigned vehicles may be required for some positions in this class. For positions that require driving, successful applicants must acquire and present a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not submit their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicant's driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted, or revoked.

Nice To Haves

Class B - California Commercial Driver License
Class A - California Commercial Driver License
Additional years of experience as mentioned in Requirements.

Responsibilities

Operates a wheel-type tractor with attachments for plowing, discing, harrowing, dragging, scraping, and packing ground for lawns, plants, shrubs and trees, and for irrigation and recreational purposes.
Drives a truck and trailer combination unit used in hauling tractors and other equipment to and from work sites.
Operates hydraulically actuated and tractor-powered attachments such as a loading bucket, backhoe, rotovator, hammer-knife, rotary mower, and auger for clearing land, loading debris and trash, grading, digging holes and trenches, and may use the tractor for demolishing small structures.
Performs routine maintenance work on the tractor and attachments; makes minor repairs and adjustments as necessary.
Operates wheeled or small tracked self-propelled equipment other than tractors used on certain work assignments.
Drives a tractor on a public highway to and from areas where work is to be performed.
Performs the tasks shown above; operates a wheel-type tractor with attachments to rake and sanitize the beaches; and relocates portable lifeguard towers.

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