Job Description
Job No: 552668; 10/22/2025
HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Heavy Construction Equipment Operator I
Facilities Services
Salary Range : $3,736 - $$5,232/Monthly (Budgeted Hiring Salary Range $4,044- $4,833/Monthly)
Work Schedule : Full-Time, Monday - Friday, 300 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; non-exempt classification.
Essential Functions : Heavy Construction Equipment Operators operate very heavy trucks, tractor-trucks and heavy construction equipment which can be operated only by a highly skilled operator. Heavy equipment include large track-type tractors (Cat D-6 or larger), large-earth-moving equipment, motor graders, cranes, heisters, large loaders (usually over 1 ½ cubic yard capacity), forklifts (including 2 ½ ton capacity), trenching machines (over 30" depth), large backhoes, large bulldozers, asphalt paving machines, large rollers (eight ton and over) used for improvement of campus roads, parking lots, building site preparation, etc., and operate large tow trucks, tractor semi-trailer combinations such as those used for hauling extremely heavy machinery, equipment, and other materials.
Required Qualifications & Experience : Must possess a valid California Driver's license; be licensed appropriately for each vehicle operated and may be required by the California Vehicle Code to carry appropriate certification while driving. Equivalent to one year of heavy equipment operation, including regular or intermittent operation of vehicles, preferably related to heavy construction such as large track-type tractors, large tow trucks, tractor semitrailer combinations, bulldozers, or land planes and involving routine service and minor maintenance of the vehicles operated. Incumbent is required to have knowledge of the rules of safe driving and the provisions of the State of California Vehicle Code pertaining to operation of vehicles described in the classification; knowledge of State and California General Industrial Safety orders related to the assigned tasks of the classification, particularly those related to vehicle and equipment operation, construction methods and practices, and the lifting and moving of heavy loads. Ability to: operate assigned equipment safely; recognize safety hazards and follow practices and laws to insure safety; follow manuals and guidelines pertaining to operation of State vehicles; load and unload vehicles correctly and safely; follow oral and written instructions; read and write at a level appropriate to the duties of the position; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other people; service and make routine repairs of equipment operated; and perform manual labor by the duties of the position. Must possess a valid California Driver's license; be licensed appropriately for each vehicle operated and may be required by the California Vehicle Code to carry appropriate certification while driving. The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the CSU. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current CSU employees who may apply for the position.
California State University, Los Angeles, as part of the CSU system, is a State of California Employer. As such, the University requires all employees upon date of hire to reside in the State of California. As of January 1, 2022 the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.
Desired Qualifications : Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field. Experience in a higher education, unionized institution. Work coordination and/or lead responsibilities with notable accountability for the work results of other support staff is preferred. Working knowledge of PeopleSoft.
Closing Date : Review of applications will begin on November 6, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received. A COMPLETED ON-LINE CAL STATE LA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF A COMPLETED APPLICATION. Please upload a copy of your valid CA Driver’s license to the application.
The person holding this position is considered a "mandated reporter" under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.
In addition to meeting fully its obligations under federal and state law, California State University, Los Angeles is committed to creating a community in which a diverse population can live and work in an atmosphere of tolerance, civility and respect for the rights and sensibilities of each individual. To that end, all qualified individuals will receive equal consideration without regard to economic status, race, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, national origin or cultural background, political views, sex or sexual orientation, gender, or other personal characteristics or beliefs.
Candidates must demonstrate ability and/or interest in working in a multicultural/multiethnic environment. Certain positions require fingerprinting. The University actively encourages qualified minorities, women and persons with a disability to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodation will be provided to individuals with protected disabilities to (a) complete the employment process and (b) perform essential job functions when this does not cause an undue hardship. We are an Equal Opportunity/Title IX Employer.
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Advertised: Oct 22 2025 Pacific Daylight Time
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