HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

The Clark County Department of Real Property Management is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Heavy Equipment Operator position. As a member of the team, you will operate heavy construction equipment and perform minor maintenance on such equipment in the performance of skilled field construction, maintenance and repair activities. The candidate may be tasked with lead responsibilities for a crew on a project or day-to-day basis.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

Commercial Driver's certificate/license required.
Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's Commercial Driver's License are incomplete and will not be considered.
Required license may be submitted in the following ways:

• Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
• Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst: Veronica.Wortham@ClarkCountyNV.gov.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of full-time experience in the operation of a variety of construction equipment. Experience in a department CDL position may be substituted on a year for year basis

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: This position may include working alternate shifts, which may be for extended periods of time. May be called back in emergency situations. Work out of doors in all weather conditions; work with exposure to heavy traffic; work with exposure to potentially hazardous materials. May be required to wear self-contained breathing equipment. May work with exposure to potentially hazardous environments including biological debris and waste.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class A Driver's License at time of application. Nevada Class A Driver’s License required within 90 days of appointment. Specified positions may require tanker AND/OR hazardous materials license endorsement.

Some positions may require a crane operator's certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator's (NCCCO) within twenty-four (24) months from the date of hire.

Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Performs an operational and safety check of the equipment before use; checks fuel and fluid levels, air pressures, hydraulic systems and lubrication points; performs lubrication of essential parts.
• Performs minor adjustments and preventive maintenance and reports the need for major maintenance or repair.
• Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment such as motor graders, backhoes, scrapers, pavers, cranes and related equipment to cut road rough and finish road grades, make excavations, move earth, clear and construct drainage ditches, excavate trenches, load materials and perform similar work.
• Drives varied trucks including dump trucks, patch truck, flush truck and chip sealer to move materials and equipment.
• Operates rollers, loaders and other medium weight equipment as required by the assignment.
• Ensures that tools, equipment, safety devices and materials required for the job are loaded prior to moving to the job site.
• Directs the work of a crew; ensures that work is completed in a safe and proper manner.
• May use a variety of power equipment as a member of a crew such as air compressors, jackhammers, water pumps, sprayers, asphalt grinders and saw machines.
• Checks job sites for potential hazards; ensures that appropriate traffic control and warning devices are properly placed and safety equipment is worn.
• Secures equipment upon completion of the work.
• Maintains basic logs and records related to work performed; may use a mobile device to lookup or input data related to the work.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools related to the work.
• Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as assigned.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
• Serves as a member of a crew and perform heavy physical labor as required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength and mobility to work in a typical field equipment operation setting, including using and adjusting various types of construction or related equipment; strength to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking and climbing; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.