To operate the most difficult and complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of maintenance activities including excavating, grading, loading and related operations; and to perform semi skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.
The below experience is highly desirable: •California Class A Drivers License •Experience as a Paver/Operator •Asphalt milling Machine experience
Supervision received and exercised:
Receives general supervision from supervisory and management staff. May exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level maintenance staff. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: •Operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, rollers, motor graders, boom trucks, dump trucks, 10- and 18-wheeler trucks, front end loaders, cement truck, trencher, bulldozer, and forklift for a variety of maintenance and construction operations involving streets, and water systems. •Grade and crown City streets, roads and alleys using motor grader; roll asphalt. •Excavate water lines; backfill jobs upon completion. •Clean debris from ditches, culverts and creek beds; bulldoze hill sides and fire trails as required. •Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as concrete work, truck driving, asphalt spreading, and a variety of minor repair activities. •Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; pick up and deliver heavy equipment from construction sites. •Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned, requisition materials as required. •Ensure the adherence to safe work policies and procedures. •Perform preventive maintenance on heavy and light equipment as required. •May provide lead supervision to a small crew of lower level maintenance staff. •Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints. •Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: •Operation and maintenance requirements of heavy power driven equipment. •Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction and maintenance work. •Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned. •Principles and procedures of record keeping. •Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations. •Safe work practices. Ability to: •Operate a variety of complex heavy power driven equipment such as backhoes, motor graders, and boom trucks. •Perform a variety of semi skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks. •Use and operate hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner. •Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals. •Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions. •Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned. •Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned. •Respond to the Corporation Yard for emergency call out. •Understand and follow oral and written instructions. •Work independently in the absence of supervision. •Perform heavy manual labor. •Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. •Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience:
Three years of increasingly responsible experience in schematics maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment.
Education: A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
License or Certificate Possession of, a valid California Class A driver's license or the ability to obtain a Class A Driver's License prior to the completion of the probationary period. The Class A Driver's License is to be maintained throughout employment with the City of Vallejo.
Candidates must obtain certification to operate a Boom Truck within one year..
Working Conditions
Construction site environment; loud machine noise; some lifting; work in inclement weather conditions.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
Step 1: Application Submittal and Supplemental Responses To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a completed City of Vallejo online application and current resume in by August 3, 2017 at 5:15 p.m. Applications may be obtained and completed on-line at the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/vallejo or under "Employment Opportunities".
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Step 2: Supplemental Responses Applicants must respond to the supplemental questions
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