Class Summary

Representative Duties

• Operates trucks, trailers, rear-loading trucks, skid-steer loaders, and other related equipment;
• Collects trash and debris from homeless encampment sites;
• Identifies and separate personal property from trash for safekeeping, with supervision;
• Logs abandoned property into safekeeping containers, fills out all appropriate documentation, and returns documentation to Development Services office;
• Removes abandoned property from safekeeping and destroys, when specified, fills out all appropriate documentation, and returns documentation to Development Services office;
• Operates skid-steer loader and all other assigned equipment;
• Maintains a professional and respectful demeanor during encounters with the public;
• Ensures all equipment is in good working condition prior to completing assigned work tickets.
  Parks
• Operates a motor grader, skid-steer or bulldozer for leveling and rough grading in parks;
• Operates a backhoe for removing concrete and rough grading;
• Operates skip loaders loading materials in trucks, or 10-yard dump trucks for transporting building and construction materials;
• Drives and operates a variety of specialized equipment such as water pumps, flush trucks, power trenchers, aerial trucks, disc and landscape blades, flail mowers, lawn aerators, post hole diggers, concrete saws, pulvi-mixers, three and seven gang mowers, seeders and fertilizers and other equipment used in park construction and maintenance and for other public properties;
• Leads and coordinates the work of a group of workers using light equipment on park construction, cleaning or maintenance; performs manual work with power tools or hand tools.

• Operates loaders loading materials in trucks, or 10-yard dump trucks for transporting;
• Drives and operates a variety of specialized equipment such as combo/vacuum truck for cleaning catch basins, street sweeper, sand spreader, self-loading dump trucks and distributor trucks;
• Leads and coordinates the work of a crew of equipment operators or laborers using light equipment on street cleaning or maintenance or performing manual work
  Water
• Operates skip loaders, skid-steer, motor grader or bulldozer for leveling, rough grading and general maintenance and cleaning along canals, canal right of ways and drainage basins;
• Operates a backhoe for installing weirs, removing or placing rip-rap and for rough grading;
• Operates skip loaders loading debris and materials in trucks;
• Operates 10-yard dump trucks for transporting rubble, broken concrete, construction materials and debris from canals and drainage basins; drives and operates a variety of specialized equipment such as water pumps, generators, flush trucks, power trenchers, post hole diggers, concrete saws and other equipment used in constructing, repairing and maintaining canals, drainage basins and other City water facilities;
• Leads and coordinates the work of a group of workers using light equipment on canal improvements, cleaning or maintenance of canals and other City water facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Common tools, equipment and materials used in the scope of work
• Safe work methods and safety regulations pertaining to the work
  Ability to :
• Make minor repairs and adjustments and service equipment.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Lead a crew in the deliverables of daily tasks.
• Perform manual tasks.
• Operate light and heavy equipment.
• Operate complex equipment.
• Operate power tools and hand tools.
• Perform all work functions in a safe manner.
• Work effectively in a team environment.
• Interact effectively with the public and other City staff

• One (1) year experience in the operation of light and heavy maintenance equipment such as skid-steer loaders, graders, dozers, backhoes, three and seven gang mowers, heavy dump trucks, towing trailers, front loaders with sand bucket and clamshell implements; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties.

• Possession of either a valid California Class “A” or “B” driver’s license depending on assignment and as posted in the job bulletin. Positions in the Streets Division may require additional endorsements (e.g., tank and airbrake).

• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and remove objects of moderate weight and force depending on job assignment.
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions and with exposure to unpleasant and potentially hazardous conditions.
• Employees may be required to work on a 24-hour rotational shift basis including weekends, holidays and declared emergencies.
• Employees are on-call for emergencies after regular hours and must be willing to work overtime.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Full Summary of Benefits by Bargaining Unit:

• Blue & White Miscellaneous Unit
• Fire Safety Unit
• Police Safety Unit
• General Supervisory & Management Unit (coming soon)

VACATION: Accrual rate is determined by bargaining unit.
1-4 years of service: 10 days per year.
5-13 years of service: 15 days per year.
14+ years of service: 20 days per year.

VACATION - FIRE SAFETY SHIFT PERSONNEL ONLY:
1-4 years of service: 4.68 (24-hr. duty shifts)
5-15 years of service: 7.02 (24-hr. duty shifts)
16+ years of service: 9.36 (24-hr. duty shifts)

HOLIDAYS: 13 paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE: Earned at the rate of one working day per month of service to a maximum of 120 days; portions therafter may be convertible.

ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE: 10 days per year for General Supervisory and Management employees.

INSURANCE: The City and the employee share contributions for premiums for health insurance coverage. The City provides life insurance benefits based on bargaining unit. Visit the City's Employee Benefit website for detailed information (rates and plan information).

RETIREMENT: Benefits are provided by the City's participation in the Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS). 2% @ 62 for new hire Miscellaneous and 2.7% @ 57 for Safety (Fire & Police). Visit the City's Retirement website for additional information.