Equipment Operator II (Streets)

Equipment Operator II

Join our team and help keep Fountain Valley moving! The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 60,000 residents, the City is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping centers, and Disneyland within a 15-mile radius of the City, providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

About the role : Are you an experienced Equipment Operator who takes pride in keeping streets, sidewalks, and neighborhoods safe and well-maintained? The City of Fountain Valley is looking for a skilled Equipment Operator II to join our Public Works team. In this vital role, you'll operate a variety of light, medium, and heavy equipment to improve and maintain our community's infrastructure - everything from paving streets and repairing sidewalks to painting school crosswalks and changing street name signs.

Our street crew has a total of seven staff members who work collaboratively with other Public Works crews, as well as other City departments, such as the Police Department, Recreation and Community Services. This is more than just operating equipment - it's about serving the community you live in, working outdoors, and being part of a dedicated team that keeps Fountain Valley a great place to live, work, and play. If you're ready to put your skills to work in a role where every day brings new challenges and visible results, we invite you to apply!

Excellent benefits include :

• 4 / 10 schedule (off Fridays)
• 4% base salary increase in July 2026
• An incredible retirement / pension : CalPERS (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
• Flex dollars for CalPERS medical HMO / PPO plans - (Tier III) : $675 for Employee Only; $1,175 for Employee + 1 Dependent; or $1,450 for Employee + Family. Flex dollars are applied to medical, dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), vision and optional AFLAC insurance.
• Matching deferred compensation contribution (up to $225 per month)
• City-paid long-term disability insurance
• Generous leave accruals
• 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday

This position performs the following essential functions :

Other job related duties :

Education : High School graduation, equivalent or possession of a General Education Development Test (GED) certificate is required. College-level coursework with an emphasis in public works maintenance and / or construction is highly desirable.

Experience : A minimum of two (2) years of experience in a position equivalent to an Equipment Operator I (including experience operating a variety of equipment such as asphalt rollers, paving machines, graders, traffic painting equipment, root pruners, aerial trucks, concrete saws, and related equipment).

Required licenses : A valid California Class A Commercial Driver's License (with airbrake and manual transmissions) is required at the time of appointment (or obtained within the probationary period) as a condition of employment. Tanker endorsement is highly desirable. Possession of OSHA competence certification for trench shoring is desirable.

Special requirement : Must be available for standby duty and periodic call-out during off-time hours to assist with emergencies.

To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and / or supplemental questionnaire. To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and / or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs Online Employment Application Guide, or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application. Questions regarding this recruitment should be sent to hr@fountainvalley.gov. The selection process may include one or more of the following : application review, written test, performance exam, and / or oral interview examination. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above. All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to : reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination. The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the exam date. The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.