Student Employment Job Board Posting: City of Richmond - Equipment Operator
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Field/Industry Miscellaneous
Business Name City of Richmond
Address 450 Civic Center Plaza Richmond, CA 94804
Website https://www.ci.richmond.ca.us
Job Position/Title Equipment Operator
Rate of Pay $5,115 to $5,602 per mo
Days / Hours 5 days/40 hours
Link to job application https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/richmondca/jobs/3487771/equipment-operator?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
Job Description
If you are a skilled and motivated Equipment Operator who wants to establish some roots and grow with a great team without the worries of on-again/off-again seasonal work, we invite you to apply for this outstanding opportunity.
The City of Richmond is looking to hire two full-time Equipment Operators vacancies within our Public Works Streets Division. This is a chance join a fun and fast-paced working environment with a great work-life balance and opportunity for growth. Here you can build a successful and longstanding career while working with a team that values your skills and creativity.
As an integral part of keeping our City maintained and running, this position will be operating a wide variety of heavy equipment and vehicles such as: Front-end loaders, backhoes, skip loaders, bobcats, street sweepers, breakdown and finish rollers, 10 wheel dump trucks, and more.
Our Ideal Candidates will have: A valid Class "A" Driver License with a 5th wheel endorsement, be able to perform minor preventive maintenance tasks on heavy equipment, and provide written pre and post operation booklet documentation.
Our benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, confirmed cost of living adjustments in 2023 (5%), 2024 (4%), and 2025 (4%), CalPERS retirement, optional 457b deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, $750 in professional development annually, growth opportunities, and more!
Position Description and Duties
Under general supervision, to perform skilled work in the operation of a wide variety of heavy motorized construction and maintenance equipment; and to do related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
1. Operates various types of heavy motorized equipment in the construction and maintenance of varied public works projects.
2. Dumps and spreads rock, gravel, and plant mix.
3. Applies road oil, using oil truck, spray bar and hand spraying equipment.
4. Grades, rakes and tamps road surfaces.
5. Operates roller to compact road surface; operates grader, front-end loader, truck and auxiliary equipment used in street construction and maintenance; operates power sweeper to clean city streets; on a regular schedule, road, drags, and flushes sewers.
6. Makes repair to sewer lines.
7. Lays and caulks sewer pipe; mixes and applies paint for traffic signs and markings.
8. Installs and maintains a variety of traffic control devices.
9. Directs one or more helpers as required; occasionally acts as the foreman in his absence.
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: and skill in the use of the tools and materials commonly used in public works construction and maintenance.
Ability to: operate a variety of heavy motorized equipment; follow oral and written directions; supervise helpers.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade and two years of experience in operating construction and maintenance equipment.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
It is the City’s policy that all persons hired on or after October 18, 2021 must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. New employees will be required to provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious accommodation before employment may commence. If you have any questions regarding this policy, please contact Human Resources.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
Depending upon assignment, possession of valid Class “A” or Class “B” California Driver License is required At Date of Appointment.
Apply By
- Online Application
Additional Information
Additional Information
Application Process
Applicants must apply online by fully completing the City of Richmond Employment Application, including answers to supplemental questions, by 11:59 p.m. on the final filing date. All communication regarding this recruitment will be via email; each applicant must apply with a monitored email address.
Incomplete applications will be rejected.
Performance Exam: The Performance Exam may test a candidate's job-related knowledge, their ability to follow instructions, and other areas as they pertain to the position. A score of 70% or better is required to pass. Rank on the Employment List will be determined solely by test score. (WEIGHTED 100%).
DATE: Week of May 10, 2022
Having all of the minimum qualifications guarantees neither advancement nor placement on the Employment List.
Employment List: A ranking of "A" (Best Qualified), "B" (Well Qualified), or "C" (Qualified) is required to achieve a position on the Employment List. This Employment List will be in effect for a maximum of two (2) years; however, the list may be canceled, without notice, after six (6) months.
Please note that this recruitment is for all City departments and candidates that successfully complete the examination process may be contacted to work in any City department. Departmental interviews will be conducted based on departmental needs.
IMMIGRATION REFORM CONTROL ACT
In compliance with the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986, individuals offered employment by the City of Richmond will be required to show documentation of eligibility to work in the United States as a condition of employment.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
The City's policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, or national origin.
EOE/ADA/DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE
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