Job Characteristics ***OPEN & PROMOTIONAL JOB OPPORTUNITY*** Heavy Equipment Operator I The City of Concord’s Public Works Department is seeking a commercial driver with experience operating heavy equipment. In addition to holding a valid California Class A or B driver’s license, ideal candidates are hard-working individual contributors who also have the ability to lead and direct the work of others.
What you will be doing:The Heavy Equipment Operator I leads and performs activities involving the maintenance of City streets, drainage system, sidewalks, sewer line, and parks facilities and structures in which the use of heavy construction and maintenance equipment is an integral part of the work; operates power-driven construction and maintenance equipment used in City maintenance and repair operations.
We are looking for someone who: - Has a commercial driver’s license.
- Has experience operating road rollers and tractors equipped with backhoes and front-end loader attachments.
- Has excellent communication skills, and can interact with supervisors, fellow crew members, and the public.
- Can work independently and as part of a team, using safe and sound judgement.
- Is safety conscious, actively contributing to best and safe work practices and standards.
- Embraces and embodies the City’s Mission, Vision and Values .
What we offer:The City of Concord offers the opportunity to take part in a collaborative and exciting work experience, where you can grow in your career while working alongside the community to make Concord a city of the highest quality. The City is an employer that invests in its employees’ professional and personal development, values work-life balance, is dedicated to employee wellness and provides numerous benefit and retirement options, to include the following:
- Participation in CalPERS pension, tiered based on date of hire
- A variety of health care plans or a cash-in-lieu benefit of $200 if waiving coverage
- City-paid dental insurance; employee-paid vision insurance
- Vacation accruals starting at 10 days per year, 12 days sick leave per year, and 11 paid holidays per year
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- 457 deferred compensation plan
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for healthcare, dependent care and commuting costs
- Life and disability insurance
- A wellness program that offers annual health expos, health and nutrition education, as well as a variety of mental health resources
*Salary is negotiable within the advertised range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found at www.cityofconcord.org .
SELECTION PROCESS 1. Submit a completed City of Concord application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.cityofconcord.org
. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.
2. All qualified applications and supplemental responses will be competitively evaluated, and those candidates demonstrating the strongest qualifications for the position will be asked to provide a current California DMV History Report.
3. Candidates with a clean DMV history will be invited to participate in the examination process. If you are invited and are unavailable, we regret that we will not be able to reschedule you.
4. Candidates that pass the panel interview will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 months.
Conviction History:If you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City of Concord.
Helpful tips when applying: - It is important to carefully read the complete job bulletin before submitting your application so you are aware of all requirements of both the position and the process.
- When preparing your application, consider reviewing the job announcement and classification specification so that you may emphasize work experience relevant to the position for which you are applying.
- Job duties should be an accurate reflection of the work you completed. Copying and pasting from your job description is not recommended as there may be duties listed that you did not perform.
- Answer all required supplemental questions completely and honestly. The information you put in the supplemental questionnaire must also be verified in your work history so if you say you have certain experience in the questionnaire, make sure we can see it listed in your job history as well so we know where you performed those functions and for how long.
- Carefully review your application prior to submittal to ensure its content is accurate and all required documents are attached, and submit it before the closing date.
Examples of duties include, but are not limited to Leads and performs street, sidewalk, drainage, sewer and parks facilities maintenance activities which include rough carpentry, concrete, and masonry work such as building forms for concrete work; placing and breaking concrete for structures such as curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and catch basins; and laying bricks and concrete blocks for structures such as retaining walls and barbecue pits. Plans and organizes daily work activities and participates in the scheduling of monthly activities. Ensures that assigned tasks are accomplished; reports delays and reasons for delays. Ensures that tools and equipment are used safely and efficiently; initiates requests for repair or replacement when necessary; ensures that tools, equipment, and materials are returned or, when appropriate, properly stored. Keeps records of time and work performed and materials used; provides input regarding equipment and material needs; inspects work site areas and other assigned areas to determine repairs that are needed and prepares related work orders. Following formats, standards, and training objectives established by others, is responsible for training assigned personnel in safe and efficient work methods and practices associated with equipment, tools, materials, and vehicles associated with the work assigned. Ensures that safe and efficient work practices are followed, including those pertaining to work site set-up; and the use, maintenance and storage of equipment, materials, and tools; and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment. Transports, inspects, starts up, operates, and shuts down equipment in a manner that ensures safety of self and others; protection of equipment and property; and the efficient accomplishment of objectives. Operates tractors equipped with backhoes, front-end loaders and other attachments for purposes such as excavating and moving earth; debris and other materials; excavating for installations such as catch basins and drainage swales; and for parks facilities maintenance. Uses crawler tractors and rollers for purposes such as cutting and grading service roads and compacting asphalt and gravel on service roads, parks paths, parking lots, and "dig-outs" in City streets. Operates various other equipment such as dump trucks, vac-alls, and power equipment such as jackhammers and portable compactors. Occasionally operates asphalt spreader box, forklift, small crane, and high ranger; and, on a training basis, motor grader and power chip spreader. As assigned, performs vacation, sick leave or other relief assignments for higher level equipment operators, lead workers, operations assistants or field supervisors. To view the full class specification for the position of Heavy Equipment Operator I , please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/concord/classspecs .
Qualifications Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of the operation of the equipment associated with the work, including backhoes, front-end loaders, and rollers; of those sections of the California Vehicle Code and construction safety orders pertaining to the operation and transportation of such equipment.
Ability to lead and direct the work of assigned personnel; to work effectively without close supervision; to read and interpret materials associated with the work such as equipment operations manuals, blueprints and construction diagrams; and to explain their meaning to others; to make minor adjustments to the equipment operated; to recognize hazardous working conditions associated with the work and the need for major equipment repairs; to operate equipment with sufficient skill to accomplish assigned tasks safely and efficiently; to learn the materials, tools, and equipment associated with the various tasks assigned; to keep accurate records; to meet the physical requirements of the work; to issue, understand, and carry out oral and written instructions; and to establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
Education/Experience Education: Satisfactory completion of high school or the equivalent.
Experience: Three years of related construction or maintenance experience, including some experience in the operation of road rollers and tractors equipped with backhoes and front-end loader attachments and in related rough carpentry, masonry, and concrete work.
Other Other Requirements A satisfactory driving record are conditions of initial and continued employment. A valid Class A California Driver's License is required at time of employment or must be obtained within the probationary period, and is a condition of continued employment. This position is designated as safety sensitive, requires a pre-employment drug test and is subject to random DOT drug testing.
EEO/ADA: The City of Concord is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, please contact Human Resources at 925-671-3308 or hrdept@cityofconcord.org prior to the final filing date.
The City of Concord takes pride in offering a generous benefits program that provides flexibility for the diverse and changing needs of our qualifying employees.
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Below is a brief listing of what the City offers:
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Insurance
- Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Pre-tax Savings Benefits
- Retiree Medical (3 levels based on date of hire)
- Retirement Program
- Short-term Disability*and Long-term Disability
- Social Security/Medicare
- Vacation & Sick Leave
*Not available for sworn personnel.
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
