Equipment Operator

JOB SUMMARY

To operate a variety of light power driven construction and maintenance equipment; to operate trucks; and to perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.

Receives general supervision from the Operations Supervisor. Exercises no supervision; provides instructions to workers assigned to assist.

• Operates a light, wheel tractor and related attachments such as front end loader, drag, small grader, dozer blade, or similar equipment in order to level loose earth, service a variety of sports/athletic fields and play areas, and load a variety of materials.
• Operates power mower, edger, sprayer, fertilizer spreader and renovator.
• Occasionally on an emergency relief, or training basis, operates heavy construction and maintenance equipment.
• Operates heavy compound transmission motor truck with semi-trailer or other trailer equipment.
• Performs minor maintenance on assigned equipment and reports need for major repairs.
• Performs a variety of manual labor, including loading and unloading trucks and grounds maintenance duties.
• Maintains records as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Two years of paid full‑time work experience in facility maintenance/construction which has included one year experience in the operation of front‑end tractor loaders, graders, or backhoe equipment.

High school graduation or the equivalent.

A valid California Class A driver’s license and Medical Examiner’s Certificate must be presented upon offer of employment for a position in this class and maintained throughout employment in this classification.

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Only online applications are accepted via

Computer access is available in the Personnel Commission Office.

Following closing of recruitment, no additional application material or information will be accepted.

Recruitment is open & promotional (anyone may apply for this position).

This is a non-exempt position, Regular Classified Salary Range 39. Most positions in this class work 8 hours/12 months. The probationary period for employees in this classification is six (6) months (or 130 working days of paid service).

Health, Vision, Dental and PERS (retirement). Benefits are available to full‑time and part‑time employees.

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• Written Examination. WEIGHT: 100%
• Performance Examination. WEIGHT:
  Pass/Fail
• Only qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the examination process.
• Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit.
• Candidates will be notified in accordance with the Personnel Commission Rules.
• This eligibility list will be active for a period of (1) year.

The Person nel Commission will make every effort possible to ensure that all applicants compete on an equal level. At any time in the employment process, applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations if required. To give district staff adequate time to evaluate each case, and to arrange for accommodations, applicants must submit their request to the affirmative action office as soon as possible.

Failure to do so may result in the inability to provide the necessary reasonable accommodations in a timely manner.

Fingerprinting, drug and tuberculosis testing is required of all successful candidates new to the district.

District employees and external applicants must upload proof of education and/or training with each application. Acceptable documents include copies of a high school diploma, GED (or equivalent), transcripts (official or unofficial), college degree(s), and/or training certificates. Applications submitted without the required documentation may be disqualified. All relevant experience must be clearly listed in the “Work Experience” section of the application, as resumes will not be considered.

In compliance with California SB 1100, a valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance are required only for positions in the classification where driving is an essential job function.

Continuous – subject to close any time.