The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of UTILITY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

Work Performed

• Operate diesel and gas powered equipment such as heavy trucks and crawler-mounted cranes, shovels and tractors, wheel and crawler-mounted loaders, pavement breakers, backhoes, trenching machines and related heavy duty equipment in excavating, the placing of pipes, transformer pads, street light standards, conduit and vaults, and backfilling and loading work .
• Perform maintenance and construction work with crew when not operating equipment assigned to crew.
• Make minor adjustments and emergency repairs to equipment and regularly inspects and services equipment.
• Place traffic and pedestrian safety services; measure and mark out project, locating obstacles to be avoided.
• May operate a variety of powered hand tools in cutting/breaking pavement and compacting backfill.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Three years of experience in the operation of heavy equipment.
• Possession of a valid Class "A" California motor vehicle operator's license.
• Three years of John Deere backhoe experience conducting trenching and underground work.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

• An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
• An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.