EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I-III

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　　EQUIPMENT OPERATOR I-III

　　Salary

　　$1,714.00 - $2,807.76 Biweekly

　　Location

　　City of Long Beach, CA

　　Job Type

　　Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

　　Job Number

　　J18AN-24

　　Department

　　Multiple Departments - (CL)

　　Opening Date

　　01/19/2024

　　Closing Date

　　2/2/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　DESCRIPTION

　　Applications are available online beginning Friday, January 19, 2024, through 4:30 pm, Friday, February 2, 2024.

　　SALARY INFORMATION:

　　Grade I - $1,714.00-$2,342.32 Bi-Weekly

　　Grade II - $1,889.68-$2,582.48 Bi-Weekly

　　Grade III - $2,073.92-$2,807.76 Bi-Weekly

　　VACANCY INFORMATION:

　　This position is currently utilized in the Airport, Harbor, Long Beach Utilities, Public Works, and Parks, Recreation & Marine Departments. Current vacancies exist in the Public Works and Parks, Recreation & Marine departments.

　　EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

　　Under supervision, operates and maintains various mechanized equipment used in construction, landscaping, and maintenance work; makes minor repairs and adjustments in the field; loads and unloads heavy objects; keeps records and reports operating conditions; observes safety regulations; performs construction work and manual labor as necessary; may supervise others in conjunction with duties; and performs other related duties as required.

　　REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

　　One year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in the safe and efficient operation of construction, landscaping, or public utilities maintenance type equipment such as articulated front wheel loader, skip loader, skid steer, dump truck, pick-up truck and trailer, root cutter, hydra hammer, three blade riding mower, street sweeper, etc., and adjustment and minor repair of such equipment.

　　*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degrees must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalence at the time of filing.

　　Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

　　Ability to work weekends, holidays, overtime and on-call as required;

　　Ability to respond to emergency calls within a thirty-minute timeframe and available to serve on a rotating emergency callout list may be required.

　　Positions in the Harbor Department require employees to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) prior to completion of probation.

　　Positions in the Airport Department require night, weekend, holiday and shift work and require employees to obtain an Airport Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) access badge and an Airfield Driving Permit prior to passing probation.

　　Some positions require a Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license or commercial operator’s license with a tank endorsement prior to completion of probation.

　　A valid motor vehicle operator’s license and current DMV driving record must be submitted to the hiring department at the time of selection.

　　DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

　　Possession of a Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license is desirable for some positions. Possession of a Class A or B Driver’s Permit desirable for some positions in the Public Works Department. Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) or a Forklift certificate or Crane Operator certificate recognized by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) is highly desirable for some positions in the Harbor Department. Drought Tolerant Landscape experience is highly desirable for some positions in the Water Department.

　　SELECTION PROCEDURE

　　EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

　　Application and Supplemental Application......................................Qualifying

　　Performance Examination......................................................................100%

　　A valid motor vehicle operator's license will be required at the time of the performance examination.

　　Performance examination will be conducted on applicant's choice of any 2 of the 4 categories of equipment listed below:

　　Skip loader, front loader, skid steer, OR articulating loader

　　Utility street sweeper

　　Three blade riding mower

　　Pick-up truck with trailerORMedium dump truck with trailer(A valid Class A or B license is required at the performance examination)

　　A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

　　In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

　　If you have not received notification of the status of your application within two weeks of filing your application, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

　　EQUITY AND INCLUSION

　　The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

　　The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

　　In support of the City's Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

　　This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-6202. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Civil Service Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-6202. For hearing impaired, call (562) 570-6638.

　　An Equal Opportunity Employer.

　　J.O.B. J18AN-24 EO:TM CSC 01/17/2024

　　Employee Benefits

　　The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

　　· Medical and Dental Insurance

　　· Life Insurance

　　· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

　　· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

　　· Deferred Compensation

　　· Credit Union Membership

　　· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

　　· Flexible Spending Accounts

　　· Free Employee Parking

　　· Paid Parental Leave*

　　*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

　　01

　　INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the position ofEquipment Operator I-III. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. Resumes will not be considered as part of the Civil Service application process and may not be substituted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental questionnaire application (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). The application and supplemental application must be completed and submitted by the filing deadline for further consideration. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-6202 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM-4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. By selecting "yes" you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application, supplemental questionnaire, and required documents for this job that you are applying for. If you do not understand the instructions, please contact Civil Service at (562) 570-6202.

　　Yes

　　02

　　REQUIREMENTS TO FILE:One year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in the safe and efficient operation of construction, landscaping, or public utilities maintenance type equipment such as articulated front wheel loader, skip loader, skid steer, dump truck, pick-up truck and trailer, root cutter, hydra hammer, three blade riding mower, street sweeper, etc., and adjustment and minor repair of such equipmentis required.How many years of experience do you have in the aforementioned?

　　No paid experience

　　0 months - 6 months

　　7 months - 11 months

　　1 year or more

　　03

　　EXPERIENCE:One year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in the safe and efficient operation of construction, landscaping, or public utilities maintenance type equipment such as articulated front wheel loader, skip loader, skid steer, dump truck, pick-up truck and trailer, root cutter, hydra hammer, three blade riding mower, street sweeper, etc., and adjustment and minor repair of such equipmentis required.Describe your experience in the safe and efficient operation of construction, landscaping, or public utilities maintenance type equipment such as articulated front wheel loader, skip loader, skid steer, dump truck, pick-up truck and trailer, root cutter, hydra hammer, three blade riding mower, street sweeper, etc., and adjustment and minor repair of such equipment. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements.Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Total average hours per week 5) Describe duties performed for the position held. Your responsesmustbe complete to receive credit for this experience.Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit.If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE.

　　04

　　All positions require at least a Class C driver's license at the time of selection by the hiring department. A valid driver's license will be required at the time of the performance exam. Please indicate the following license you currently possess or will possess at the time of the performance exam.

　　I have a valid Class A license

　　I have a valid Class B license

　　I have a valid Class C license

　　I have a valid commercial driver's license with a tank vehicle endorsement.

　　I currently do not have a valid driver's license, however I will be able to provide it the at time of testing.

　　I currently do not have a valid driver's license and WILL NOT be able to provide it at the time of testing.

　　05

　　DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONSDo you possess any of the following? Check all that apply. If you do not have the following below, please check none (by checking this option, this will not disqualify you from this position).

　　Possession of a Class A or B motor vehicle operator's license.

　　Possession of a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC)

　　Forklift certificate or Crane Operator certificate recognized by the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO)

　　Drought Tolerant Landscape experience

　　Experience driving/operating seated lawnmower

　　06

　　ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSBy answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veteran's preference.Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

　　For information on evaluation services:Education Evaluation Services (http://www.longbeach.gov/CivilService/Media-Library/Documents/Job-Opportunities/Education-Evaluation-Services/ )

　　Yes

　　07

　　I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Civil Service Department at (562) 570-6202.

　　Yes

　　08

　　By answering "yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that:1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

　　Yes

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　　City of Long Beach

　　Department

　　Multiple Departments - (CL)

　　Address

　　Civil Service Department

　　411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

　　Long Beach, California, 90802

　　Phone

　　(562) 570-6202

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　　https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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