SALARY: $6,305-$7,664/mo.

FILING DEADLINE: 11/13/24

 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Come and join the City of Fresno in achieving our mission of Building a Better Fresno!

Are you ready to contribute to shaping the future of Fresno's infrastructure? The City of Fresno is seeking a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator who is passionate about construction and maintenance. In this key role, you'll operate complex equipment and lead a dedicated crew to achieve outstanding results. If you have experience operating complex construction and agricultural equipment and possess a valid Class A California Commercial Driver’s License, this is your chance to make a real impact in your community. Join us in building and maintaining vital city facilities—apply today and elevate your career!

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

- Operate various types of heavy construction and agricultural equipment.

- Perform construction and maintenance tasks, including grading and making fills, on city streets, alleys, concrete improvements, and various City facilities.

- Lead, plan, and organize a small crew in daily construction and maintenance activities.

- Estimate materials and resources needed for projects and initiate requests.

- Perform minor maintenance and repairs on assigned equipment.

- Monitor and report equipment malfunctions for timely service.

- Maintain accurate records of tools, materials, and labor for projects.

- Ensure adherence to safety regulations and traffic laws during operations.

- Implement efficiency and productivity enhancements in project execution.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment and/or department, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview.

Full job specification may be viewed at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Senior-Heavy-Equipment-Operator_3_24.pdf

View “We Work For You” video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

The current vacancy currently exists within the Public Works Department. However, this classification also exists in the Public Utilities Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

 

PAY, BENEFITS, & WORK SCHEDULE 

BENEFITS: UNIT 1 Classification - International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers- IUOE (Local 39)

2% Salary Increase, effective December 30, 2024

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.

VACATION LEAVE: Accrue 8-15 hours per month.

SICK LEAVE: Eight (8) hours per month, available after 90 days.

SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum

HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.

SHORT TERM DISABILITY: Provided through California SDI program.

BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month

HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.

RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state.  Reciprocity with other public California systems. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.

DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years.  Participation minimum is age 50 and vested.  Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

 

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at

https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

 

THE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the posted filing deadline in order to qualify for the examination.

Four (4) years of experience in the operation of construction, agriculture, and related equipment with complex operating requirements.

Acceptable equipment may include, but is not limited to, a backhoe, paving machine, asphalt milling machine, motor grader, dozer, and paddle wheel scraper.

AND

Must possess a valid California Commercial Driver’s License Class A or equivalent with tank endorsement and without airbrake, transmission, or fifth wheel restrictions at time of application and must maintain the appropriate license for the entire term of employment in this class.

Please complete your driver's license information under the Licenses and Certifications section of the online application.

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A CURRENT COPY OF THEIR DRIVING RECORD (issued within the past 30 days) obtained from the Department of Motor Vehicles. Applications lacking this documentation will be rejected. Please review the "Additional Information" section below for attachment instructions.

Applicants from another state who possess an equivalent Commercial Driver’s License Class A with tank endorsement and without airbrake, manual transmission, or fifth wheel restrictions may be qualified but must possess a valid California Commercial Driver’s License Class A with the aforementioned endorsements and without restrictions by time of appointment.

 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The work experience section MUST be completed with detailed duties, dates and weekly hours worked for each title held. Please SPECIFY THE TYPES OF EQUIPMENT AND OPERATIONAL DUTIES with which you have experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application and will not be used to evaluate minimum requirements. Applications lacking a completed work experience section may be rejected.

Depending upon assignment, may be required to obtain additional valid California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Driver's License Endorsements.

Please Note: As of February 7, 2022, entry-level drivers subject to the Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations must complete the required training from a registered training provider before obtaining a CDL or specified endorsement for the first time. Please view the link for additional information:  https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/newsroom/fmcsa-launches-training-provider-registry-ensure-entry-level-truck-and-bus-drivers

The selected eligible candidates certified will be required to successfully pass a Department interview and a Department of Justice fingerprint prior to employment with the City of Fresno.

These positions have been designated as being "safety sensitive" and require all eligible offered employment to successfully pass a drug test prior to employment. Federal law requires that applicants for positions involving the operation of certain transit vehicles, revenue service vehicles, the transportation of hazardous materials or heady equipment over 26,001 pounds requiring a commercial driver's license, must undergo pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment. This classification is subject to random drug and alcohol testing throughout entire term of employment in this class.

 

SELECTION PROCESS

The examination process may consist of the following:

WRITTEN EXAMINATION - 100%: A job-related written examination may be conducted online and may assess a candidate in the following areas: equipment operation, maintenance skills, construction methods, safety regulations, traffic laws, project and resource management, record keeping practices, mechanical troubleshooting, geography, regulatory compliance, communication skills and/or other job-related items.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of December 9th, 2024.

 

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE REGULATIONS

Candidates applying for veteran's preference are required to submit a copy of their DD214 with their application during the specified filing period.  Evidence must be presented to indicate that the candidate was discharged honorably from the military service.  Veterans, including City employees, must resubmit proof of honorable service for every examination for which veteran's preference credit is requested. Qualified veterans who pass the examination will have five (5) points added to their final score.

 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.

 

HOW TO APPLY 

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

VISIT THE FOLLOWING WEBPAGE TO OBTAIN DMV RECORD:

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/customer-service/request-vehicle-or-driver-records/online-driver-record-request/

The City of Fresno does not reimburse for the cost of obtaining DMV Driving Record. *ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THIS RECORD*

HOW TO ATTACH DMV RECORD & OTHER DOCUMENTS TO OUR ONLINE APPLICATION:

1. Your document must first be scanned and saved to a computer or thumb drive (save as the “document name.”)
2. Then go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line.
3. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that is going to be used for the job you are applying to.
4. Under the section “My Career Tools” (located towards the top of the page), Select “Cover Letters & Attachments”, and then “Add Attachments” towards the bottom.
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option

*If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use “Reference Attachments.” Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description.

1. Then Select “Add Attachment” and hit the “Browse” button to locate your attachment.
2. Once you have selected your attachment, select “Open”, hit “Upload” and then “Save & Return.”
3. After you confirm your attachment has been uploaded, then proceed to fill out your online application.