Heavy Equipment Operator (MRF)

Heavy Equipment Operator

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department, Environmental Resources Division, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator with safe and strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Environmental Resources team. The ideal candidate will have operational and mechanical knowledge of different types of refuse / recycling heavy equipment and machinery.

WHAT YOU'LL DO :

• Perform pre-and post-operation inspection of the equipment in accordance with City policy to ensure machines are in a safe operating order.
• Continuously monitor the condition of the equipment to ensure it is operationally ready at all times to minimize downtime.
• Safely and efficiently operate various types of equipment, such as forklifts, wheel loaders, and skid steers, and other equipment, using proper safety standards.
• Continuously monitor waste for evidence of unacceptable waste in materials.
• Perform and document MRF Tipping Floor load checks in accordance with the facility transfer processing report (TPR).
• Perform and document all construction and demolition reports.
• Respond to questions and concerns from the general public courteously and professionally; provide appropriate information and resolve complaints.
• Assist in training lower-level positions.
• Participate in a comprehensive Health and Safety and equipment program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Payroll / Classification Title : Maintenance Technician, Senior

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED : Incumbents may serve as lead workers, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS : This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician in that it performs skilled maintenance and may serve in a lead capacity and / or provide training to others.

WORK SCHEDULE : The facility's normal hours of operation are 5 : 00 AM - 5 : 30 PM, Monday-Saturday. The Heavy Equipment Operator will be assigned to work Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 9 : 00 AM to 5 : 30 PM. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workload, changes in department needs, or emergency events. Days and work hours are subject to change based on operational needs. You may be required to work holidays. This position is governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

APPLICATION PROCESS :

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) position in Public Works Environmental Resources Division.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

Positions in this classification are represented by the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE).

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals / people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date.

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended.