Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator I

Equipment Operator I positions operate the less complex industrial motive equipment such as skip loaders, backhoes, skid steers, self-propelled roller compactors, asphalt distributors, motor graders on rough blading work, power sewer rodding machines, hydraulic flushers, motorized grave diggers, dump trucks, medium class wheeled tractors, five-gang mowers, five and seven deck mowers, and other equipment of comparable difficulty; and perform other duties as assigned.

NOTES:

• Employees in job classifications represented by AFSME Local 127 are scheduled to receive the following general wage increases:
• 3.5% effective 7/1/27
• 2% effective 7/1/28
• 2% effective 1/1/29
• Eligible benefited employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Some Equipment Operator I employees are required to pass a medical physical, respiratory fit test, and obtain Confined Space Certification within six months from the date of hire. Employees will be required to obtain and maintain Confined Space Certification to retain employment.
• Equipment Operator I employees who operate commercial vehicles are required by California State Law, as a condition of employment, to submit to drug and alcohol testing. Prior to hire, a background check will be completed in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse and with former employers regarding drug and alcohol testing.

You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.

EXPERIENCE:

You must meet ONE of the following options:

NOTES:

• Driving the equipment only without actually operating it to perform construction, maintenance, repair, and other intended work is NOT qualifying.
• City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered.

LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver's License is required at the time of hire.

NOTES:

• Some positions may require a valid California Class A or B Driver's License at the time of hire, which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Equipment Operator I with the City of San Diego.
• Some positions may require a valid Tank Endorsement at the time of hire, which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Equipment Operator I with the City of San Diego.
• Some positions will require a valid Tank Endorsement within six months from the date of hire, which must be maintained throughout an individual's employment as an Equipment Operator I with the City of San Diego.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE(S):

• Experience working in a golf maintenance environment.
• Experience with turf mowers and other equipment specific to turf maintenance.
• Skid-Steer operation with the ability to operate different attachments.
• A valid California Class A or B Driver's License with a current medical certificate.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.

Required documents should be…