Operating Engineer, Universal (7328) - Citywide - (U00050)

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Under general supervision, the Operating Engineer, Universal operates heavy construction equipment in conjunction with the maintenance and construction of roads, streets, and underground utilities and performs servicing on equipment. The essential functions of this job include: operating backhoes, loaders, cranes, motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, pavers, milling machines, 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, respirators and safety vests. Nature of Work: This position requires sustained physical effort frequently under adverse weather conditions and/or disagreeable working conditions, being exposed to hazardous materials, raw sewage, loud noises; and may include working weekends, nights, holidays and/or temporarily outside the San Francisco city limits. Essential Duties: 1. Operates backhoes, loaders, cranes, forklifts, and extended forklifts to hoist machinery, construction materials, chemicals, vegetation, etc. in connection with various construction and maintenance projects. 2. Operates motor graders, bulldozers, rollers, planers, pavers, milling machines, and tub grinders in connection with construction and maintenance projects. 3. Services and makes minor repairs to heavy equipment; tasks include lubrication of equipment, changing oil and oil filter, etc. 4. Operates 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. 5. Operates milling machines, pavers, and rollers in connection with asphalt paving. 6. Operates tractors with agricultural attachments such as rototillers to clear areas for weed and fire control. 7. Operates an air compressor to operate pneumatic tools and other construction equipment. 8. Prepares and maintains routine records of equipment operations. How to Qualify Three (3) years of verifiable operating engineer experience. At least one (1) year of this experience must have been in operating a backhoe ; AND 2. Possession of a Class B Driver's License and a valid Medical Examiner's Certificate issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles. A copy of the certificate must be submitted at the time of appointment. For crane operation, 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. Special conditions: Some positions may require additional qualifications such as special conditions that may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification. Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. Verification of Education and Experience: Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review SF Careers Employment Applications for considerations taken when reviewing applications. Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at https://careers.sf.gov/knowledge/experience-education/ . Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. SELECTION PROCEDURES After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: In-Person Performance (100%) Performance (100%) Candidates deemed qualified will be admitted to an in-person performance exam designed to measure knowledge, skills and/or abilities in job-related areas which may include but not be limited to: Ability to operate heavy equipment related to maintenance, construction, grading operations, trenching/excavating, loading/backfilling; knowledge of safety practices and regulations for heavy equipment; and communication skills. Note: A passing score must be achieved on the exam component in order to continue in the selection process and be placed on the eligible list. Additional selection processes may be conducted by the hiring department prior to making final hiring decisions. What else should I know? Eligible List/Sc

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