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Equipment Operator-Road Jobs

Company

County of San Diego
Address , San Diego, Ca
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $56,326 - $69,098 a year
Expires 2023-06-11
Posted at 1 year ago
Job Description

Excellent Career Opportunity
County of San Diego - Department of Public Works (DPW)
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR - ROAD

Practical exams and interviews will be held from May 17-19, 2023, and job offers will be made shortly after.

Future Salary Increases

** July 2023 - 4.93% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 2.18% Market Increase)
** July 2024 - 4.93% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 2.18% Market Increase)


The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available:

** $1,250 Recruitment Bonus

** Additional $1,250 Bonus after successful completion of the probation period
***This hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***


In addition to the base salary, employees in this job class may receive a fifty cent ($0.50) per hour premium while tree trimming, and a twenty-five cents ($0.25) per hour premium while operating a motor sweeper.


The County of San Diego is accepting applications for Equipment Operator-Road.
Employees in this job class maintain County storm drains, roadways, and/or rights-of-way to permit safe access and travel by motorists, cyclists and pedestrians, and operate road repair and maintenance equipment necessary to maintain or repair roadways in compliance with design and safety regulations; and perform manual labor duties via the use of hand tools and hand work.

Check out this video of the County's Department of Public Works!


Click Equipment Operator to review the complete job description including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.

Check out the work done by DPW's Road Crews. Come and be part of this essential County team!


HIRING TIMELINE & DATES
  • Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
  • Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
  • Job Offer and Background Process begins May 2023. Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional background screening.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

PRACTICAL EXAM
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be sent an e-mail notice inviting them to participate in the practical exam between the dates of May 17-19, 2023. This notice will be sent at least ten (10) calendar days prior to the exam date.
The Practical Exam will take place at the Department of Public Works, Olive St. Pit, located at 1049, Olive Street, Ramona, CA 92065. Invited applicants must appear in person to take this exam, which will take approximately two to four (2-4) hours to complete.
No make up sessions will be allowed for this exam. Please be prompt as latecomers may not be allowed to take the exam. Please be sure to wear outdoor work clothes including long pants, gloves, and protective boots during this exam.
The Practical Exam is designed to assess applicants' skills in using the following equipment:
1. Five-yard dump truck
2. Loader
3. Shovels and hand tools
4. Fiber Roll
5 . One of the three following pieces of equipment based on applicant's preference: Backhoe, Motorgrader, or Skidsteer.

In addition, the practical exam is designed to identify if the candidate possesses a valid Class B California Driver's License with a tank endorsement; and without transmission or air brake restrictions. If you possess this type of license, please be sure to bring it to the practical exam.

The County of San Diego, Department of Human Resources and the Department of Public Works reserve the right to re-schedule the Practical Examination to different dates, due to varying weather conditions and/or emergency/critical incidents.

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in the construction or repair of roadways which included the operation of motorized equipment such as motor-graders, chippers, forklifts, skid-steer loaders striping equipment, backhoes, loaders, and dump trucks of various sizes and capacities.

NOTE: The following must be possessed at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment in this job class:
1. A valid Class B California Driver's License with a tank endorsement; and without transmission or air brake restrictions, AND,
2. A current medical card.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Equipment Operators work on sewer lines or County roadways, without protection from the weather, and are subject to traffic, dust, and noise. Work schedules may require working multiple shifts including evenings, weekends, and holidays due to department's response to inclement weather conditions and/or emergencies.

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

EVALUATION
The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information provided on the employment and supplemental applications.

Please ensure all information is complete and accurate, as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran’s Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help!
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority