Heavy Equipment Operator I/II - Road
- Inyo, County of (CA)
- Independence, California
- Full Time
Heavy Equipment Operator I/II - Road
Job Details
This listing closes on 6/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
Inyo, County of (CA)
Salary
$51,197.16 - $69,844.92 Annually
Location
Countywide, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
242500328
Department
Public Works
Division
Road
Opening Date
05/22/2025
Closing Date
6/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Description
Benefits
Questions
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to operate heavy power-driven construction equipment; to operate large and small trucks; to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks in support of County systems, including County roads, landfills, and related facilities; adjusts and performs routine maintenance to a variety of medium to heavy equipment and trucks; and performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Road Division-
Operates chip spreader, snow removal equipment, large trucks, backhoes, graders, loaders, brush choppers, compressors, mixers, generators, pneumatic equipment, and the transporter to haul heavy machinery
Cuts, levels, and otherwise prepares roadbeds, may perform skilled and unskilled work in the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, miscellaneous drainage structures, driveways, guardrails, curbs, and related structures
Removes and trims trees, brush, and undergrowth from roads and right of way
Washes, cleans, and performs minor adjustments and repairs to equipment, including: lubrication, filters, replacing normal wear parts, changing tires, and consumables
Grades surfaces to proper line and grade
Cuts, levels, and otherwise prepares roadbeds, figures amount of material needed for jobs
May perform skilled and unskilled work in the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, miscellaneous drainage structures, driveways, guardrails, curbs, and related structures
Removes and trims trees, brush, and undergrowth from roads and right of way
Washes, cleans, and performs minor adjustments and repairs to equipment, including:
lubrication
filters
replacing normal wear parts
changing tires and consumables
Advises supervisor on operating conditions
Reporting need for mechanical adjustment and repair
Acts as a lead worker as required
Operates less complex equipment or performs less skilled or manual laboring tasks when necessary
Performs building crafts maintenance work
Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Operator I -
High school graduate or equivalent
Two years of experience in road construction and maintenance work
At least one year operating heavy power-driven road construction equipment, such as graders, dozers, or large earthmoving equipment or, as appropriate, operating tree cutting and removal equipment.
Must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and airbrake endorsements issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or obtain a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles within five months of hire date to successfully complete probationary period.
Operator II -
High school graduate or equivalent
Three years of experience in road construction and maintenance work
At least two year of operating heavy power-driven road construction equipment, such as graders, dozers, or large earthmoving equipment or, as appropriate, operating tree cutting and removal equipment
Must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and airbrake endorsements issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Operating, care, maintenance, and minor adjustment, and capabilities of power-driven construction and maintenance equipment such as bulldozers, motor graders, dump trucks, low-bed trucks, and compressors
Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, levees, waste cells, and related structures
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and safe driving practices pertaining to the operation of road construction and maintenance equipment on streets and highways
Safe work practices, including handling hazardous wastes
ABILITY TO:
Skillfully and safely operate various types of heavy and light construction equipment
Tree maintenance and removal, and hand and power tools
Perform heavy construction or maintenance work
Maintain equipment assigned
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Perform skilled work in a variety of trades associated with bridge construction
Perform heavy construction or maintenance work to within close tolerances
Judge distances in ground levels and grade stakes
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Perform physical labor requiring manual dexterity and agility
Meet and maintain standards of physical endurance and agility
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work
Must have ability to drive for prolonged time
Stand, walk, sit, twist, and carry up to 95 pounds in course of work
Position will include exposure to
moving machinery which includes all trucks and equipment
noises caused by heavy equipment and tools
dust, fumes, and other irritants
ambient weather conditions which include a high of 125 degrees and a low of -10 degrees Fahrenheit.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Equipment Operator I must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, or obtain a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles within five months of hire date to successfully complete probationary period
Equipment Operator II must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen
Required to wear safety shoes
Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency
SUPPLEMENTAL & AGENCY INFORMATION
APPLICATION:
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like See/Refer to resume or See attached.
IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application
SELECTION:
Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES:
Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact ... prior to the examination process.
CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS:
Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
WORK LOCATION:
The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.
Employer
Inyo, County of (CA)
Phone
...
Address
224 N Edwards Street
P.O. Box 249
Independence, California, 93526
Job Details
This listing closes on 6/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana.
Employer
Inyo, County of (CA)
Salary
$51,197.16 - $69,844.92 Annually
Location
Countywide, CA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
242500328
Department
Public Works
Division
Road
Opening Date
05/22/2025
Closing Date
6/18/2025 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
Description
Benefits
Questions
DESCRIPTION
Under general supervision, to operate heavy power-driven construction equipment; to operate large and small trucks; to perform a variety of semiskilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks in support of County systems, including County roads, landfills, and related facilities; adjusts and performs routine maintenance to a variety of medium to heavy equipment and trucks; and performs related duties as required.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Road Division-
Operates chip spreader, snow removal equipment, large trucks, backhoes, graders, loaders, brush choppers, compressors, mixers, generators, pneumatic equipment, and the transporter to haul heavy machinery
Cuts, levels, and otherwise prepares roadbeds, may perform skilled and unskilled work in the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, miscellaneous drainage structures, driveways, guardrails, curbs, and related structures
Removes and trims trees, brush, and undergrowth from roads and right of way
Washes, cleans, and performs minor adjustments and repairs to equipment, including: lubrication, filters, replacing normal wear parts, changing tires, and consumables
Grades surfaces to proper line and grade
Cuts, levels, and otherwise prepares roadbeds, figures amount of material needed for jobs
May perform skilled and unskilled work in the construction and maintenance of bridges, culverts, miscellaneous drainage structures, driveways, guardrails, curbs, and related structures
Removes and trims trees, brush, and undergrowth from roads and right of way
Washes, cleans, and performs minor adjustments and repairs to equipment, including:
lubrication
filters
replacing normal wear parts
changing tires and consumables
Advises supervisor on operating conditions
Reporting need for mechanical adjustment and repair
Acts as a lead worker as required
Operates less complex equipment or performs less skilled or manual laboring tasks when necessary
Performs building crafts maintenance work
Other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
Operator I -
High school graduate or equivalent
Two years of experience in road construction and maintenance work
At least one year operating heavy power-driven road construction equipment, such as graders, dozers, or large earthmoving equipment or, as appropriate, operating tree cutting and removal equipment.
Must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and airbrake endorsements issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles, or obtain a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles within five months of hire date to successfully complete probationary period.
Operator II -
High school graduate or equivalent
Three years of experience in road construction and maintenance work
At least two year of operating heavy power-driven road construction equipment, such as graders, dozers, or large earthmoving equipment or, as appropriate, operating tree cutting and removal equipment
Must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and airbrake endorsements issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
KNOWLEDGE OF:
Operating, care, maintenance, and minor adjustment, and capabilities of power-driven construction and maintenance equipment such as bulldozers, motor graders, dump trucks, low-bed trucks, and compressors
Principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair of roads, bridges, levees, waste cells, and related structures
Provisions of the California Vehicle Code and safe driving practices pertaining to the operation of road construction and maintenance equipment on streets and highways
Safe work practices, including handling hazardous wastes
ABILITY TO:
Skillfully and safely operate various types of heavy and light construction equipment
Tree maintenance and removal, and hand and power tools
Perform heavy construction or maintenance work
Maintain equipment assigned
Read and interpret blueprints and drawings
Perform skilled work in a variety of trades associated with bridge construction
Perform heavy construction or maintenance work to within close tolerances
Judge distances in ground levels and grade stakes
Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
Perform physical labor requiring manual dexterity and agility
Meet and maintain standards of physical endurance and agility
Work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work
Must have ability to drive for prolonged time
Stand, walk, sit, twist, and carry up to 95 pounds in course of work
Position will include exposure to
moving machinery which includes all trucks and equipment
noises caused by heavy equipment and tools
dust, fumes, and other irritants
ambient weather conditions which include a high of 125 degrees and a low of -10 degrees Fahrenheit.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Equipment Operator I must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles, or obtain a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles within five months of hire date to successfully complete probationary period
Equipment Operator II must possess a valid Class A operator's license with tank, doubles, and air brake endorsements issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles
Must successfully complete a pre-employment background investigation
Must successfully pass pre-employment drug screen
Required to wear safety shoes
Position may be required to serve as a Disaster Service Worker during a County emergency
SUPPLEMENTAL & AGENCY INFORMATION
APPLICATION:
It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Beginning with your present or most recent job, show a complete record of your employment. Describe in detail any aspects of your experience or activities that are particularly appropriate for the position for which you are applying. You may not submit resume in lieu of completing the Employment Record fields. We will evaluate your qualifications based solely on the information entered into the Employment Record form.
It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements like See/Refer to resume or See attached.
IMPORTANT: If requesting Veteran's preference, you must attach a copy of your DD214 with your application
SELECTION:
Selection procedures will be determined by the number and qualifications of applicants and may include a qualification screening, written examination, and oral interview.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH QUALIFYING DISABILITIES:
Inyo County will make reasonable efforts in the examination process on a case-by-case basis to accommodate persons with disabilities. If you have special needs, please contact ... prior to the examination process.
CITIZENSHIP/IMMIGRATION STATUS:
Inyo County hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-citizens in accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.
WORK LOCATION:
The County of Inyo has work sites located throughout the Owens Valley (Independence, Bishop, Lone Pine, Big Pine, and Olancha) and the Death Valley area (Death Valley, Tecopa, and Shoshone). All Inyo County positions are considered Countywide. Positions are assigned to a work site based upon the needs of the County. Positions may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another work site as deemed necessary by the Department Head and/or County Administration.
Employer
Inyo, County of (CA)
Phone
...
Address
224 N Edwards Street
P.O. Box 249
Independence, California, 93526
Job ID: 478453699
Originally Posted on: 5/25/2025
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