Equipment Operator

Job Title

Equipment Operator – Centro San Luis

Under the general supervision of the Public Works Manager, the incumbent operates light‑to‑medium construction, maintenance, and transportation equipment for a variety of maintenance activities including excavating, trenching, sanitation collection, street cleaning, loading and related operations in accordance with all safety regulations.

• Operate a variety of equipment and trucks, including dump truck, water truck, compaction roller, crack sealer machine, backhoe, boom/lift truck, and street sweeper.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure they are fully operational and meet safety standards.
• Monitor the work site to verify that all safety rules and regulations are followed, identify hazards, and report issues to the supervisor.
• Set safety cones and temporary signs; direct vehicular traffic around work sites with handheld flags.
• Work as a Street Maintenance Worker when not operating equipment.
• Ensure proper collection and disposal of hazardous waste.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of light‑to‑medium construction equipment operating procedures used in excavating, loading, leveling, rough grading, repair, and related work.
• Understanding of construction and preservation of street and storm drain materials, methods, and practices.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental hazards of street maintenance work and safety precautions required to minimize them.
• Knowledge of city safety rules and regulations, traffic laws and regulations, and the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
• Ability to operate equipment safely and according to traffic laws and regulations.
• Ability to inspect and maintain vehicles and equipment; follow traffic laws, ordinances, and rules of heavy equipment operation.
• Ability to promote and follow safe work practices and establish effective working relationships with co‑workers.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instruction and procedures.

• Bilingual in Spanish.
• San Luis resident.

• The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Physical Demands – the employee regularly sits, walks and stands; lifts up to 50 pounds unaided; must be physically capable of operating city vehicles safely.
• Mental Demands – the employee uses written and oral communication, reads and interprets data, solves problems, performs highly detailed work, manages multiple concurrent tasks, and interacts with customers and the public.
• Work Environment – typically outdoors with exposure to extreme weather, hazardous materials, chemicals, and confined spaces.
• City Commitment – The City of San Luis is committed to professional growth and career development. Current employees may receive preferred consideration if they meet the position’s minimum requirements.
• Open Until Filled – applications will be reviewed 10 days after posting, and interviews will be conducted once a pool of qualified applicants is determined.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Education Management