Heavy Equipment Operator

Description

The City of Hanford is seeking to fill one (1) Heavy Equipment Operator vacancy in the Public Works Department - Streets Division. This position is to operate a variety of heavy equipment and related equipment in the performance of excavation, grading, and other construction work in the maintenance and repair of City streets and storm drains; and to provide technical support to assigned supervisor.

• Operate backhoes, motor graders, bobcats, and bulldozers on a variety of construction and maintenance projects.
• Load and transport heavy equipment utilizing tractor trailer.
• Perform safety inspections and routine maintenance on equipment.
• Assist with streets crew maintenance functions when not operating equipment.
• Utilize proper safety and traffic control devices as specified in the California Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Mechanical operation of heavy diesel and gas-powered construction and maintenance equipment, including backhoes, graders, loaders and other related equipment.
• Safe working procedures related to heavy equipment, including trenching and shoring safety practices.
• Basic hydraulic principles.

• Safely and efficiently operate a variety of heavy equipment.
• On a continuous basis, know and understand maintenance activities and observe safety rules. Intermittently, analyze problem equipment; identify safety hazards; locate equipment; interpret work orders; remember how to operate equipment; and explain jobs to other employees.
• Intermittently, sit while driving a piece of equipment; stand and walk while performing maintenance activities; bend and twist to adjust equipment; kneel and squat to review work; climb up on to heavy equipment to test or inspect systems; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 50 pounds or less.
• Read hydraulic gauges.
• Use sound judgment in recognizing scope of authority.
• Operate and use modern office equipment including computers and applicable software.
• Maintain regular attendance and adhere to prescribed work schedule to conduct job responsibilities.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Relate effectively with people of varied academic, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds using tact, diplomacy, and courtesy.
• Establish and maintain effective, cooperative and collaborative working relationships with others.

• Any combination of experience and education that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:
• Two years of responsible experience operating heavy equipment.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California Class A driver’s license with tanker and air brake endorsements within twelve months of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a fork lift certificate within twelve months of appointment.

Screening will consist of a competitive assessment of relevant education, training, and work experience to be followed by a written examination and/or an interview before an Oral…