Heavy Equipment Operator - Department of Transportation and Environmental Services Department

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The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops,operates, andmaintainstransportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of theCity. Wecomprisea team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San Jose streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation's largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visitwww.sanjoseca.gov/transportation

The San Jose Environmental Services Department (ESD)is responsible forthe management of solid waste collection andrecycling; watershedprotection and pollution prevention; municipal drinking water and recycled water; community sustainability initiatives, andthe operation and infrastructure improvements of the San Jose-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. ESD's mission is to deliverworld class utility services and programs to improve our health, environment, and economy. ESD iscomprisedof a staff of over 530with a diverse set of skills and specialties among our team. ESD staffdemonstratea strong commitment to teamwork, environmentalprotection, and building goodpartnerships. Formore information about the Environmental Services Department, please click here or visit @sjenvironment on Twitter,Facebook, Instagram.

Position Duties

City of San Jose -The Department of Transportation andEnvironmental Services Departmentarerecruiting fortwo (2)HeavyEquipment Operator at the San Jose -Santa ClaraRegional Wastewater Facility (RWF)andtwo (2) Heavy Equipment Operators at the Heavy Equipment and Sewer Repair Groups in the Department of Transportation.Under general supervision, the Heavy Equipment Operator performs work ofmoderate difficultyin the operation of heavy equipment at the RWF. In this around-the-clock operation, assignments may require work onweekends and holidays.

TheHeavy Equipment Operator Annual Salary Rangeis:$85,550.40- $104,000.00Annually. Actual salary shall bedeterminedby the finalcandidates'qualifications and experience.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in thisclassification, you should apply to ensure you are considered foradditionalopportunities that mayutilizethe applicants from this recruitment.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to the following:

Participates in the accomplishment of projects in sludge drying operations such as the construction of roads, dredging and pumpingof sludgeinto drying beds, mixing and windrowing of sludge, and hauling of sludge to an on-site stockpile area; supervises samplingof liquidand dried sludge according to standardized procedures; operates and supervises the operation of motor graders,bulldozers, rubbertire & track loaders, sludge dredges, conveyors, tractors, excavators, backhoes, and chip spreaders; directs the purchaseof materials, equipment and services, inventory and control of supplies, spare parts, and equipment for use in the work area;train equipmentoperators in assigned duties and skill development, and evaluates progress; plans, schedules, and assigns work basedon progresstowards production goals, and continually evaluates work performance; may be required to work different shifts; assuressafe workingpractices and conditions for assigned crew; may test atmosphere for adequate oxygen and explosive conditions; may workin confinedspaces.

(Any one position may not include all the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.)

• Operates a 15-ton truck crane, 20-ton tractor and tilt trailer on grade-all.

• Operatesa motor grader to set crowns for roads and streets, to finishgrade bottoms, dry lagoons and to repair roads anddikes.

• Operatesa chip spreader for sealingstreets.

• Operatesa backhoe to excavate for pipes and sewer line repairs; backfills excavatedareas.

• Operatesa bulldozer for cleaning fire trails and creek beds and for mixing and windrowing sludge to enhance solardrying.

• Operatesa compactor, scraper, and roller to level and compact refuse at disposalgrounds.

• Operatesa loader with aone-tonor over capacity to pull out stumps, rip asphalt/concrete, load dirt into trucks, rough gradeproperties, load"chips", bury refuse, load sludge and do generalcleanup.

• Operatesa floating sludge dredge to remove sludge from storage lagoons when maximum efficiency levels arereached.

• Operatesa conveyor to remove grit and debris fromdigesters. Performsminor field repair and service on assignedequipment.

• Observesand reportspossible problemswith utility lines and other obstructions that might be affected by the movement ofearth.

• Maycollect samples of liquid and dried sludge according to standardized procedures in wastewater treatmentoperations.

• Maywork in confinedspaces.

• Testsatmosphere for adequate oxygen and explosive conditions for safety while working in confinedspaces.

• Mayprovidelead guidance to assignedpersonnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:Completion of high school or possession of a GeneralEducational Development(GED) certificate.

Experience:Three (3) years of experienceoperatingheavy motorized equipment such as that used inthe constructiontrades,

Acceptable Substitution:Successful completion of the Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee program with the City of San Jose.

Licenses/Certificates:Possessionof a valid State of California Class A driver's license with applicable endorsements isrequired.

Other Qualifications

MinimumKnowledges, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the operation of heavy construction equipment, including bulldozers, backhoes, loaders, rollers, motor gradersand relatedexperience.

Knowledgeof minor equipment repairs and adjustments.

Ability toutilizeheavy equipment in grading, excavating, bulldozing, loading, compacting, moving of wastewater sludge andrelated applications.

Ability to understand and carry out oral and writteninstructions.

Abilityto read grade stakes, and construction plans.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate willpossessthe following competencies, asdemonstratedin past and current employment history.Desirable competenciesfor this position include:

Job Expertise:Demonstratesknowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices,Citywide anddepartmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations. Demonstrates technical knowledge of andexperience inthe operation of heavy motorized construction equipment.

Communication Skills:Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing;demonstrateseffectiveuse of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Constructive Energies:A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others

Customer Service:Demonstratesthe ability toanticipatecustomers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Decision Making:Identifiesand understands issues, problems, and opportunities; uses effective approaches for choosing a courseof actionor developingappropriate solutions.

Problem Solving:Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue;determinesthe significance ofproblem; collectsinformation; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Reliability:Completes quality work assignments ina timelyand efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities andmaintainconfidentialityasappropriate.

Teamwork& Interpersonal Skills:Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping othersaccomplishtasksand using collaboration and conflict resolutionskills. Knowledgeof safety practicesand procedures in the operation of heavy equipment and especially while working in confined spacesin wastewatertreatment operations.

Knowledge of safety practices and procedures in the operation of heavy equipment and especially while working in confined spaces in wastewater treatment operations.

Ability to prepare adequate records andreports. Abilitytoutilizeoperations manuals and manufacturer's specifications in operating specialized equipment specific towastewater treatmentoperations.

SelectionProcess

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responsesto theJob Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited toproceedin theselection process.Additionalphases of the selection process will consist of a practical exam and one or more interviews.

• PRACTICAL EXAM:The practical examination is to be scheduledat a later date. Due to unforeseen variablessuch aspermittingweather conditions for field activities, the practical dates may change. Qualified candidates eligiblefor thepractical will receive advance notice with specific date and details of the practical.Please note that theCityis unableto provide a make-up practical.

• INTERVIEW:Candidates who successfully pass the practical examination will be placed in the qualifiedcandidate groupfor interview consideration for current and future vacancies. The interviews will be scheduledat a laterdate. Qualifiedcandidates eligible for the interviews will receive advance notice with specific date and details ofthe interviews.

Submission of a resume is optional. However, submission of a resume in lieu of completing the education and work experience sections on the application orfailing to answerall the questions willconstitutean incomplete application and it will be withheld from further consideration.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for thisvacancyor your application will bedeemedincompleteand may be withheld from further consideration. If you have questions about the duties of these positions,theselectionor hiring processes, please contactEduardo Gonzalez ...

If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon youproviding proof of a valid State of California driver's license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deemyouineligible for employment.

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Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

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