Equipment Operator I Jobs

**This recruitment will be limited to the first 100 completed employment applications received, and will close without notice, regardless if the closing date has been reached, when that number is received.**

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR CDL TO THE APPLICATION

Career Opportunity
The city of Las Vegas invites applications for Equipment Operator I. This position assists in performing semi-skilled labor in the construction or maintenance of parks, streets, sewers and sanitation facilities; and operates required equipment and vehicles. Operates vehicles with GVW over 26,000 pounds, such as 10-wheel dump truck.
Application Details
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.
Required Attachments
Applicants must attach a copy of their CDL to the application. Applications without a copy attached will be considered incomplete.
Type of Examination
A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from recruitment or removal from a City position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list and must be worked on individually by the applicant only. The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

Essential Functions:

• Utilizes proper safety precautions related to all work performed.
• Operates and secures assigned vehicles and other assigned equipment; performs and documents pre-trip inspection; maintains vehicles and equipment in clean and fueled condition.
• Installs street barricades and cones prior to the performance of repair or maintenance activities; directs and controls traffic around work sites.
• Maintains a variety of automated and manual logs, records and files.
• Works as part of a maintenance crew; performs general and dust maintenance duties as they relate to roads, sanitary and storm drains; clears and maintains drainage ditches and washers; breaks concrete and asphalt surfaces; digs back filled trenches and holes.
• Assists in performing semi-skilled labor in the construction or maintenance of streets, sewers, parks and other areas as assigned.
• Cleans and performs preventive maintenance on construction and maintenance equipment.
• Applies chemical insecticides and herbicides as directed.
• Operates a variety of construction and maintenance equipment and power tools including dump trucks, light trucks, water trucks, patch trucks, paving machine, compressors, jackhammers, pneumatic and vibrating tampers, propane powered equipment, sand-blasters, concrete saws and other equipment as assigned.
• Loads or assists in loading various materials into truck; secures load and any tools; hauls various materials on designated routes to specified areas; documents load weight and obtains weight tag; dumps load at specified areas.

When Assigned to Parks and Grounds Maintenance Division:

• Operates construction and maintenance equipment and power tools such as light dump trucks, light trucks, skid loader and attachments, jackhammers, trenchers, backhoes, propane powered equipment, paint sprayers, sand-blasters, concrete saws, mowers, edgers, blowers and other equipment as assigned; maintains hand or power tools and assigned equipment; performs preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Provide custodial services for parks and facilities, including cleaning and removal of trash.
• Maintains city sports and recreational facility grounds, including overseeding activities.
• Prunes and plants trees, grass, sod, flowers and shrubs; weeds grounds; rakes leaves; fertilizes, mows, cultivates and trims all landscaped areas.

Marginal Functions:

• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
• Cleans shop and restroom area.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment.

Experience:

One year of general maintenance experience performing field maintenance work within the assigned area of responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Licenses and Certifications:
As a condition of continued employment, employees must acquire the following certifications by the dates specified.

Possession of an appropriate, valid Class B commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement on the date of application, and maintenance thereafter.

Within 15 days of initial hire, provide documentation of completion within the last five years of an OSHA-10 course in construction industry safety and health hazard recognition and prevention, developed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor. Completion card must be continuously maintained while employed in this classification.

Employee must attend training in work zone safety measures as requested by department management.
Special Requirements:

May be required to respond to emergencies such as storm clean-up or sewer overflow.

Knowledge of:

Methods and techniques of general construction, landscaping, lawn maintenance and general maintenance and repair related to the area of work assigned.
Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Skills in:

Learning to perform unskilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work in the area of work assigned.
Performing a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Performing heavy manual labor.
Working independently in the absence of supervision.
Understanding and following oral and written instructions.
Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Competencies:

Core Workforce Competencies

Professionalism – Demonstrates core values by being honest, respectful and positive.

Effective Communication – Expresses verbal and written thought in a clear and understandable manner.

Customer Focus – Demonstrates genuine concern and satisfies external and/or internal customers based on the CLV core purpose and values.

Adaptability – Able to effectively modify behavior to suit changing workforce demands.

Problem Solving – Solves problems by considering all causes, solutions and outcomes.

Productive Partnerships – Develops, maintains and strengthens partnerships with others.

Technical and Safety Expertise – Possesses a depth of knowledge, skill and ability in a technical (job) area.

COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
• Step (Merit) Increase – typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Tool/Equipment Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.
• City provides $20,000 policies at no cost.

Disability Insurance

• City provides a long term disability policy:
  • LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.
• LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at WellTrac.

VACATION (Hours/Year)

• Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.
• Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014
• Years 11-15: 180 hours
• Years 3-7: 120 hours
• Years 8-10: 128 hours
• Year 16 and over: 200 hours
• Year 1-2: 80 hours

HOLIDAYS

• City provides 12 paid holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave Bonus: Negotiated sick leave bonus
• Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/03/2014
• Sick Leave: 104 hours per year
• Payout at Separation: See contract

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.

NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 01/2023