Job Description
Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer, Universal safely operates heavy construction equipment (such as backhoes, loaders, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, pavers, milling machines, forklifts, extended boom forklifts, tractors, and tub grinders) in conjunction with the maintenance and construction of roads, streets, and underground utilities. The successful candidate will also perform maintenance and repair servicing (greasing, cleaning, and inspecting) of the equipment. The essential functions of this job include: operating backhoes, loaders, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, forklifts, extended boom forklifts, tractors, and tub grinders; and performing related duties and responsibilities as required. Operating Engineers also perform maintenance tasks such as greasing, cleaning, and inspecting equipment; and may be required to calculate loads using equipment load charts. This position may require the ability to wear appropriate forms of safety protection equipment such as ear protectors, eye goggles and respirators and safety vests.
Important and Essential Duties:
As an Operating Engineer, your duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Operating backhoes, loaders, cranes, forklifts, and extended forklifts to hoist machinery, construction materials, chemicals, vegetation, etc. in connection with various construction and maintenance projects.
- Operating motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, planers, pavers, milling machines, and tub grinders in connection with construction and maintenance projects.
- Servicing and making minor repairs to heavy equipment; tasks include lubrication of equipment, changing oil and oil filter, etc.
- Operating backhoes, loaders and bulldozers to trench and excavate areas and remove debris; or to load and backfill materials in connection with sewer and street repair, mudslide prevention, dam maintenance and other projects, and heater, planer in excavating and making street repairs. Operates milling machines, pavers, and rollers in connection with asphalt paving.
- Operating tractors with agricultural attachments such as rototillers and rotary mowers to clear areas for weed and fire control.
- Operating an air compressor to operate pneumatic tools and other construction equipment.
- Preparing and maintaining routine records of equipment operations.
Working Conditions:
This position requires sustained physical effort frequently under adverse weather conditions and/or disagreeable working conditions, being exposed to hazardous materials, raw sewage, and loud noises; and may include working weekends, nights, holidays, and/or temporarily outside the San Francisco city limits.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience:
Three (3) years of verifiable operating engineer experience. At least one (1) year of this experience must have been in operating a backhoe.
License and Certification:
Possession of a Class B Driver’s License and a valid Medical Examiner’s Certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
*Applicants must possess a valid State of California driver’s license with no restrictions that would prohibit them from legally performing the essential functions and duties of the role at time of appointment.
*A copy of the license and certificate must be submitted at the time of appointment.
*For crane operation, you must have a valid certificate of competency issued in accordance with Cal/OSHA by an accredited certifying agency for the type of cranes operated by City Departments.
Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process. The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
The City and County of San Francisco’s Substance Abuse Policy requires drug and alcohol testing for employees in “safety-sensitive” positions. The selected applicants for “safety-sensitive” positions will be required to pass a Pre-Employment drug test prior to appointment and shall be subject to Random, Post-Accident, Reasonable Suspicion, Return-To-Duty, and Follow-Up testing during employment.
Medical Examination:
Prior to appointment, candidates must successfully pass a medical examination to determine his/her ability to perform the essential functions of the job and/or the ability to meet the physical minimum requirements.
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community.
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