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

The City of Fresno is seeking a skilled and motivated Heavy Equipment Operator to join our dynamic team! In this exciting role, you will operate a variety of construction, agricultural, and related equipment to support the construction and maintenance of essential city infrastructure, including streets, drainage facilities, and water distribution systems. If you have experience with heavy machinery and enjoy working both independently and with a team, we want to hear from you! Join us in making a real impact on the community while advancing your career in a fast-paced and rewarding environment.

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Operate various types of construction, maintenance, agricultural, and related equipment, including paddle wheel scrapers, backhoes, and motor graders.
- Perform grading, filling, and other construction and maintenance tasks using heavy equipment and associated implements.
- Direct the activities of a small crew in the performance of assigned duties.
- Monitor and set up traffic control for construction or maintenance sites to ensure safety and compliance.
- Estimate material needs and initiate requests for necessary supplies.
- Conduct minor maintenance and service tasks on assigned equipment.
- Report equipment malfunctions and request maintenance services as needed.
- Follow safety procedures and traffic laws while operating equipment and performing related tasks.

Duties and schedules may vary by assignment and/or department, please inquire about specific duties and/or schedules if called upon for an interview. Incumbents may be required to work any shift; overtime, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Full job specification may be viewed at:
https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Heavy-Equip-Operator_05_17.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 exists in the Department of Public Utilities, Wastewater Management Division. 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 for up 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.

Two (2) years of experience in the operation of construction, agricultural and related equipment with complex operating requirements.

Acceptable equipment may include, but is not limited to, back hoe, motor grader, dozer, paddle wheel scraper, articulator loader, integrated tool ladders, and excavators.

AND

Must possess a valid California Commercial Driver’s License Class A or B with tank endorsement and without airbrake 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.

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 heavy 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.

Recruitments may be limited to a specific area of experience, as required by operational needs.

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, communication skills and/or other job-related items.

Candidates must achieve a passing score to qualify for the eligible list.

The written examination has been tentatively scheduled for the week of March 24th, 2025.

Those candidates certified to the eligible list may be required to participate in a Departmental Skills Demonstration which may include a pre-trip vehicle inspection and operation of heavy equipment to include paddle wheel scraper, backhoe, and motor grader as part of the department selection process.

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

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