1. Two years of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment; or,
2. one 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.
Additional Qualifications: 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 Drive'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.
Job Description: This class is distinguished from Maintenance Worker I/II and Heavy Truck Driver by the primary assignment of operation of heavy construction equipment on a regular basis, but may perform lead supervision as a secondary assignment.
About Salary: $20.27-$24.74 every hour / $3,525-$4,304 monthly / Range: 5366
Definition: 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; and performs related duties as required.
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