Equipment Operator; Streets

Arcadia Public Works Services Department is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator who is technically competent, detail and solution-oriented, with a great attitude. The incumbent will operate a variety of light and heavy‑duty construction equipment, including pick‑up truck, street sweeper, and others, and will perform maintenance and repair work on streets and sidewalks.

• Technically Competent
• Detail‑oriented
• Solution‑oriented
• Great Attitude
• Interpersonal Skills

• CalPERS retirement plan
• Three‑tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:
  • $866 Employee only coverage
  • $1,400 Employee +1 coverage
  • $1,800 Family Coverage
• City‑paid Vision Plan for employee and dependents
• City‑paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long‑Term Disability
• Expected salary increases of:
  • 5% effective 07/01/2026
• Longevity Pay
• Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon completion of probationary period

• Operate a variety of light and heavy‑duty construction equipment including pick‑up truck, street sweeper, dump truck, sewer cleaning equipment, back‑hoe, crane truck, skip loader, front‑end loader, heavy and light tapping machines, jack hammer, portable and bench‑mounted power tools, concrete saw, pipe locating equipment, leak locating equipment, cement mixer, valve truck, and threading machine taps and dies.
• Perform maintenance and repair work on streets, sidewalks, and water distribution system; remove damaged paving; compact, fill, repave, and repair paved surfaces with asphalt, concrete, brick, and interlocking pavers; make periodic inspections and perform maintenance on structures and equipment.
• Remove weeds and trim other plant growth, including trees, along streets, sidewalks, and rights‑of‑way to ensure access, draining, and vehicle sight distance requirements; remove debris from gutters, drop‑inlets, culverts, and manholes; maintain storm‑drain system.
• Facilitate contact with USA Dig Alert to assure advance notification and safety verification of each job site.
• Perform flagging or other traffic control in maintenance projects and in emergency situations.
• Install and modify meter boxes and lids.
• Install, modify, and repair pumping plant and well piping and appurtenances.
• Install, modify, and repair water supply piping, valves, and appurtenances.
• Construct, maintain, and repair concrete block, concrete, or wooden structures.
• Clean and paint buildings, reservoirs, and other structures.
• Install, maintain, and repair fences and gates.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge of

• Methods and techniques of operating diesel and gasoline heavy and light equipment.
• Operations, services and activities of a public works maintenance program.
• Methods and techniques of public works construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in public works maintenance and water and sewer system maintenance.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to

• Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner including pick‑up truck, street sweeper, sewer cleaning equipment, dump truck, back‑hoe, crane truck, skip loader, heavy and light tapping machines, jack hammer, portable and bench‑mounted power tools, concrete saw, pipe locating equipment, leak locating equipment, cement mixer, valve truck, and threading machine taps and dies.
• Use and operate the full range of hand tools and power tools, in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform a variety of heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to

• Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Perform the full range of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance, construction and repair work.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
• Perform duties in a…