Heavy Equipment Operator

We are currently accepting applications to fill one (1) full-time Heavy Equipment Operator vacancy in the Flood Control Division of the Public Works Department in Santa Maria.

• Vacation:12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment.
• Holidays:13 days per year.
• Sick Leave: 12 days sick leave per year. Unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement.
• Health Plan:Choice of medical and dental plans (with vision care). County contributes toward the employee's premium.
• On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria: Provides ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:

• Retirement reciprocity
• Time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate

We are also accepting applications to establish employment lists for future Full-Time, Part-Time, and Civil Service Rule 1414
* Heavy Equipment Operator vacancies in All Locations.

* NOTE:

Positions vacated as a result of a leave of absence (Civil Service Rule 1414) and the duration of the appointment shall be subject to the return of the individual who is on leave. A person who is appointed to a position under Civil Service Rule 1414 may be able to transition into a regular position in the classification without re-application or re-testing, depending on the performance of the appointee and the needs of the department.

BENEFITS:
The 1414 position is eligible for Full-Time benefits.

Please note that the work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department.

Under general supervision, the selected candidate performs skilled work operating heavy equipment in the maintenance and construction of roads, public works or flood control facilities; leads maintenance staff as needed; performs related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from Maintenance Worker I/II and Heavy Truck Driver by the primary assignment of operation of heavy construction equipment on a regular basis but may perform lead supervision as a secondary assignment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Dedication and team loyalty
• Good judgment and be solution-oriented
• Be a good team player and work closely with crews and others
• Ability to safely load, legally secure, and safely unload equipment from trucks and trailers
• Ability to safely operate equipment in and around live traffic and ground personnel
• Experience utilizing the USA/Dig Alert system and understand its function
• Ability to follow direction and instruction as it relates to the task, job, or work assignment
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook email
• Experience creating Daily Work Reports
• Ability to organize and prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• Ability to be detail oriented while handling multiple projects with competing priorities
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain sound working relationships with diverse people and personalities
• Customer service-oriented skills and experience
• Ability to remain professional with the utmost level of diplomacy and integrity
• Ability to lead and effectively manage multiple situations occurring simultaneously
• Ability to be open to change and new information, and adapt behavior and work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, and unexpected obstacles
• The ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyzing and projecting consequences of decisions and/or recommendations
• Experience using Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) is desirable
• A current valid California Class A Driver's License…