Power Equipment Operator II

Power Equipment Operator II

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization. This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future Power Equipment Operator II. The current vacancies are within the OC Parks. The eligible list established may also be used to fill similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

OC Parks OC Community Resources, OC Parks encompasses regional, wilderness and historical facilities, as well as the OC Parks Zoo and coastal areas throughout the County of Orange in California. Featuring 60,000 acres of parkland, open space and shoreline, Orange County's award-winning parks and programs are enjoyed by millions of residents and visitors each year, in ways as diverse as the parks themselves.

OC Public Works OC Operations and Maintenance (O&M) serves the citizens of Orange County by providing a safe environment and enhanced quality of life through maintenance of public roads, flood control channels, and bikeways. O&M provides a variety of services to Orange County's unincorporated areas and is responsible for maintaining 350 miles of roadway, 65 bridges, 380 miles of flood control channels, 6 dams, 10 pumping stations, and 26 basins.

O&M also provides public works services to cities via service contracts. O&M plays a crucial role in responding to the needs of the public during and after emergency incidents such as storms, wildfires, and mudslides.

The Power Equipment Operator II position is responsible for operating all power equipment vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment, both on road and off road to repair and maintain roads and flood channels, airport landings and parking lots, parks, wilderness areas and beach facilities. This position may act as lead over crews of various sizes to accomplish assigned projects and instruct trainee operators in the correct and safe operation of all power equipment.

This position may be required to fight fires in some assignments.

Possession of a valid Class A California Driver License with no restrictions for manual transmission (E) or for tractor-trailer combination connected by a fifth-wheel (O), and any special endorsement required by the Department of Motor Vehicles, including the tank vehicle endorsement is required before the date of appointment and while employed in this classification. Driving record must not have a citation for reckless driving or a citation related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other restrictions that negatively impact insurability.

Please attach a copy (FRONT & BACK) of license when applying. In accordance with the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, incumbents will be subject to random, reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

The ideal candidates must possess the following core competencies:

• Operate heavy power equipment vehicles, trucks and heavy equipment both on and off road.
• Direct traffic, place traffic control devices as needed and directing haul trucks to dump sites.
• Haul materials such as rocks, base and dirt in support of flood channels and road maintenance.
• Read, shoot and set grade stakes to complete projects.
• Possess valid California Driver's License, Class A and tank endorsement.
• Ability to sit and operate controls for prolonged periods of time, up to 10 hours per day with scheduled rest periods and lunch breaks.
• Ability to coordinate various project activities with government agencies, partners and staff.
• Ability to use Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) to receive work orders, and document the completion of tasks.
• Document project information such as staff's hours, materials used and equipment.

The ideal candidates must possess the following core competencies:

• Perform safe work practices while operating power equipment vehicles, trucks and heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of properly securing loads and equipment for transportation.
• Follow strict guidelines for traffic safety regulations.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Identify, report and correct equipment problems in an efficient and timely manner.
• Extensive understanding of safety regulations and experience in conducting safety training programs.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge, certifications, licenses, etc.

The ideal candidates must possess the following core competencies:

• Effectively instruct and lead small crews while taking responsibility for decisions and actions in completion of projects.
• Effectively lead and review the work of team members on multiple projects.

The ideal candidates must possess the following core competencies:

• Establish and maintain positive working relationships through effective communication with peers, supervisor, stakeholders, contractors, the general public and government officials and staff.
• Speak, read, write and understand English at a level required of…