Overview
Under general supervision, performs skilled work in the operation of a wide variety of heavy motorized construction and maintenance equipment; and other related work as required.
Responsibilities
- Operate various types of heavy motorized equipment in the construction and maintenance of varied public works projects.
- Dump and spread rock, gravel, and plant mix; apply road oil using oil truck, spray bar, and hand spraying equipment.
- Grade, rake and tamp road surfaces; operate roller to compact road surface.
- Operate grader, front‑end loader, truck and auxiliary equipment used in street construction and maintenance.
- Operate power sweeper to clean city streets; on a regular schedule, wash, drag, and flush sewers; make repairs to sewer lines and lay and caulk sewer pipe.
- Mix and apply paint for traffic signs and markings; install and maintain a variety of traffic control devices.
- Direct one or more helpers as required; occasionally act as the foreman in his absence.
Promotional Applicants Only
- Must have permanent, full‑time status as an employee of the City of Richmond by the final filing date.
- Employees working under a probationary appointment may compete but must successfully complete their probationary period before appointment.
- Any employee promoted to this classification must demonstrate capacity to operate light and heavy equipment by the end of the probationary period; failure will result in return to previous classification.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education/Experience: combination of training and experience equivalent to completion of twelfth grade and two (2) years of experience operating construction and maintenance equipment.
- Knowledge of and skill in use of tools and materials commonly used in public works construction and maintenance.
- Ability to operate heavy motorized equipment, follow oral and written directions, and supervise helpers.
- License Required: possession of a valid California Class "A" or Class "B" Driver’s License at date of appointment.
EEO and Disability Statement
The City’s policy prohibits discrimination against any applicant on the basis of race, color, age, physical or mental disability, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation or national origin. EEO/AA/ADA/Drug‑Free Workplace.
Salary
$4,159–4,358–4,556 per month (CITY PAID RETIREMENT AND BENEFITS).
