Equipment Operator I​/II - Street Maintenance

Upcoming Salary Increases and Incentives

3% COLA effective 7/1/2026

2.5% Education Incentive – Bachelor's Degree

5% Education Incentive – Master's Degree

Equipment Operators are responsible to perform skilled operation of construction, maintenance, and transportation equipment in a variety of maintenance activities, including refuse collection, street sweeping, street repair, water and wastewater maintenance, composting, and other related operations according to required standards; and to perform semi‑skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.

Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail. Applications will be screened to the most qualified. Please do not substitute any part of the application with the words "see resume".

The following information is provided for use as a reference and as a planning tool. Human Resources is unable to schedule make‑up examinations. Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

• Online Testing:
  March 2, 2026 – March 8, 2026 at 5pm

The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire.

• Drive and operate construction and other equipment on routine assignments, including dump trucks, packer trucks, equipment trailers, tractors, vactors, rodders, motor sweepers, cranes, and loaders.
• Load and transport construction equipment to and from the work site using large dump trucks and trailers.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project.
• Pick up and transport refuse to appropriate dumping sites.
• Operate jackhammers and other construction tools.
• Perform minor repairs on equipment and report the need for major repairs; check and adjust fluid levels; grease and lubricate moving parts as required.
• Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as concrete work, truck driving, asphalt spreading, jack hammering, and a variety of repair activities when equipment is not in use.
• Provide training to lower level staff in the operation of equipment.
• Install traffic cones and barricades as necessary.
• Clean and care for tools and equipment.
• Perform on‑call duties as required.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures.

• Perform related duties as assigned.

• Safe work practices pertaining to areas of assignment.
• Concrete tools and finishing.

• Work independently or with a crew, as assigned.
• Work in confined work spaces and follow confined space entry procedures.
• Handle contaminated materials and equipment.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

• None required. Maintenance experience involving the operation of light and medium size equipment is desirable.

• High School diploma or GED equivalency.

• Possession of a valid Class A or Class B Commercial California driver’s license with specific endorsements, as assigned, is required within sixty (60) days of appointment.
• Failure to obtain any of the required licenses/certificates within the prescribed time will result in release from probation.

In addition to the qualifications for the Equipment Operator I: