Heavy Equipment Operator

THE POSITION

This recruitment is being conducted to fill two full‑time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full‑time, part‑time, limited‑term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator as collaborative members of the City’s Water Department – Distribution Division. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating the most difficult and complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of maintenance activities, including excavating, grading, loading and related operations; and performing semi‑skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.

At the City of Vallejo’s Water Department we are committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high‑quality drinking water to our community. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who take pride in their work and are driven by integrity, innovation, and service. Joining our department means being part of a collaborative, mission‑driven organization where your technical expertise, leadership, and ideas will help shape the future of Water Distribution in Vallejo.

The ideal candidate for Heavy Equipment Operator will have three years of increasingly responsible experience in schematics maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment. In addition, they will possess a valid California Class A driver’s license.

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as backhoes, rollers, motor graders, boom trucks, dump trucks, 10‑ and 18‑wheeler trucks, front‑end loaders, cement truck, trencher, bulldozer, and forklift for a variety of maintenance and construction operations involving streets and water systems.
• Grade and crown City streets, roads and alleys using motor graders; roll asphalt.
• Excavate water lines; backfill jobs upon completion.
• Clean debris from ditches, culverts and creek beds; bulldoze hill sides and fire trails as required.
• Perform additional construction and maintenance tasks such as concrete work, truck driving, asphalt spreading, and a variety of minor repair activities.
• Identify equipment needs for each assigned project; pick up and deliver heavy equipment from construction sites.
• Estimate time, materials and equipment required for jobs assigned, requisition materials as required.
• Ensure adherence to safe work policies and procedures.
• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy and light equipment as required.
• May provide lead supervision to a small crew of lower‑level maintenance staff.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

• Operation and maintenance requirements of heavy power‑driven equipment.
• Practices, methods, and materials used in general construction and maintenance work.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of work assigned.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Traffic laws, ordinances, and rules involved in heavy equipment operations.
• Safe work practices.

• Operate a variety of complex heavy power‑driven equipment such as backhoes, motor graders, and boom trucks.
• Perform a variety of semi‑skilled and skilled construction and maintenance tasks.
• Use and operate hand tools, power tools, and mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Read and interpret maps, sketches, drawings, specifications and technical manuals.
• Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
• Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
• Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned.
• Respond to the Corporation Yard for emergency call‑out.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Perform heavy manual labor.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of…