Equipment Operator III

The city of Las Vegas invites applicants for Equipment Operator III
. This position operates construction and maintenance equipment and semi-tractor trailers in a variety of maintenance activities including loading, hauling and related operations; performs semi-skilled maintenance tasks; and operates vehicles with GVW over 26,000 pounds, such as 10-wheel dump truck, as well as tankers and trailers.

A REQUIREMENT of this position is that you attach a copy of your valid Class A commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement to your ONLINE application.

This is a full journey level class within the Equipment Operator series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Equipment Operator II by the ability to operate semi-tractor trailers. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise, and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Heavy Equipment Operator in that the latter may exercise functional and technical supervision over lower level staff.

Receives general supervision from higher level staff.

A civil service examination will be conducted in accordance with the Civil Service Rules of the city of Las Vegas. The supplemental questions are the examination. Falsification of information may result in disqualification from a recruitment or removal from a city position. Additional information will not be accepted after the closing date. The supplemental questions are weighted 100% for placement on an eligible list and must be worked on individually by the applicant only.

The supplemental questions of all qualified applicants will be reviewed for placement on an eligible list.

You must score 70% or higher on the examination to be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list will remain in effect for a period of 6 months from the date of certification and may be extended for a period of up to 2 years. The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list for current and/ or future openings which may include part-time or full-time positions.

Final candidate selection will include list placement and may include hiring interview (if applicable). Any individual offered employment will be required to pass a pre-employment drug test, complete background check, and may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform the physical requirements of the job. Some positions may require preliminary background checks.