EQUIPMENT OPERATOR bei City of West Covina

About the Department

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, operates a variety of heavy equipment in connection with park, water, and street projects; performs related duties as required.

Position Duties

Essential Functions:

• Operates various motorized heavy/light equipment as a regular assignment, such as tractors, rollers, loaders, backhoes, and similar equipment; drives various trucks including three-axle trucks; moves material using vehicular equipment. 
• Operates dump trucks to haul construction materials, supplies, and equipment; may pull a trailer, including three-axle trailers and trailers weighing 10,000 lbs. or more, to transport construction equipment. 
• Digs ditches and trenches utilizing tractors and backhoes. 
• Checks and makes minor adjustments or repairs and performs routine maintenance on equipment used. 
• Does general maintenance work including sign replacement, road paving and patching, brush and tree trimming.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

Considerable knowledge of maintenance and construction equipment operation and care; working knowledge of the laws and regulations governing operation of equipment on city streets; journey level skill in operation of equipment; ability to operate light and/or heavy equipment; detect necessary repair and make minor adjustments on and provide routine preventive maintenance to equipment; understand and follow verbal and written directions. 

Experience: 

Two years of experience in light and heavy equipment operation including tractors, loaders, dump trucks and backhoes.

Physical Requirements:

Incumbents must be able to perform heavy manual work associated with maintenance and construction tasks which includes lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds; work in hot and cold temperatures and inclement weather; bending, stooping and climbing required.

Other / Special Requirements:

License: A valid Class A and C California Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record is required. 
 

Other Qualifications

The City of West Covina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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