Heavy Equipment Operator - EXH

Description

We are currently accepting application to fill ten (10) Extra-Help Heavy Equipment Operator positions at the Tajiguas Landfill. The position will be involved in the operations of the Anaerobic Digester Facility (ADF) and the Composting Management Unit (CMU).

NOTE: **Civil Service Rule (CSR) 905 Extra-Help Appointments. An extra-help appointment is defined as an appointment made to a non-regular, non-permanent position established on a temporary basis to meet peak loads, unusual work situations, seasonal and recurrent work, intermittent assignments, or emergencies.

THE POSITION: Under general supervision, performs skilled work operating heavy equipment in the maintenance and construction of roads, public works or flood control facilities; leads maintenance staff as needed; performs related duties as required.

Examples of Duties

Operates heavy construction equipment including, but not limited to, motor graders, loaders, bulldozers, excavators, scrapers, cranes, steel rollers and chip spreaders on various land-fill, road and flood control projects; performs minor maintenance and repair of equipment; and may act as lead worker over maintenance crews. Specific duties include assignments listed below:

Solid Waste Disposal: Cuts, slopes, and grades hillsides and solid waste landfill sites; fills, packs, and levels refuse to established grade; and may operate diesel tractor-trailer combination on an intermittent basis.

Employment Standards

1. Two (2) years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment; OR,
2. One (1) year of experience performing duties equivalent to the class of Maintenance Worker II with Santa Barbara County, including the operation of heavy construction equipment; OR,
3. A combination of training, education, and experience that is equivalent to one of the employment standards listed above and that provides the required knowledge and abilities.

Possession of a valid California Class A Driver's License is required for most positions. Those positions assigned to off-road equipment operations may require a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Appointees to those positions requiring a Class A license will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs prior to beginning work; once on the job, incumbents will be subject to mandatory testing for drugs and/or alcohol on a random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, return-to-duty, and follow-up basis.

Knowledge of: mechanical operation of various types of heavy diesel and gas powered construction equipment; heavy construction practices.

Ability to: operate, maintain and service equipment; learn and apply departmental procedures; follow written and oral instructions; work well with others. Supplemental Information

Application Procedure: Interested applicants should complete the questionnaire and submit it along with a resume and cover letter to the Public Works contact listed below. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis as positions are available.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

COVID-19 Vaccination Verification and Testing: This position may be subject to State Health Officer Orders (SHOOs) or County policy regarding vaccine verification and/or testing. Please contact the hiring department for more information.

Statement of Commitment
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.

We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.

We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County's mission and to embody a culture of "One County, One Future." Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.

We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Submit Resume to:
Public Works Contact:
Ed Dimock
Refuse Supervisor


Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at: .

Kim Clark, Public Works Human Resources Coordinator, kiclark@countyofsb.org