City of Palo Alto is hiring: Electric Heavy Equipment Operator in Palo Alto

Salary : $9,063.60 - $11,128.00 MonthlyLocation : Palo Alto, CAJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: 202400751Department: Utilities DepartmentOpening Date: 11/19/2024Closing Date: 12/3/2024 11:59 PM PacificDescription:Heavy Equipment Operator: Job Description and Salary information $108,763.20 - $133,536.00 Annually Schedule: Monday through Thursday 6:30 am to 4:00 pm Alternating Friday's 6:30 am to 3:00 pmPalo Alto is the only city in California that offers a full array of utility services to its citizens and businesses. Because of this, the City has a unique opportunity to partner with the Palo Alto community to enjoy the benefits and achievements of reliable, home-grown, and environmentally focused utilities. Palo Alto has a tradition of over 100 years of successful public utility operations. It is a tradition that continues to provide the Palo Alto community with safe and reliable utilities service, local decision-making over policies, utility rate-making, environmental programs, and customized services.The Electric Heavy Equipment Operator is a journey level position that is assigned to work with the Electric line crew with Lineperson/Cable Splicers, Electrical Assistants, Substation Electricians and other staff while performing various maintenance tasks including the installation and repair of the electric systems. The responsibility of this position is to operate heavy equipment and other equipment used in Electric Operations, such as: electrical line truck, cable pulling equipment, bucket trucks, and wheeled cranes. A requirement of this position includes the ability to obtain a crane certification within 6 months of appointment and to maintain this certification.The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of safe work practices and skilled in determining potential dangers and obstructions. To be successful in this role, a candidate will need to be a team player that demonstrates reliability and dependability in their work ethics and a willingness to be both flexible and adaptable in their work and possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster a positive work environment.Benefits: Fantastic benefits package, to learn more click HERE Compensation (SEIU): Comprehensive compensation plan, to learn more click HERE. This position is represented by Service Employee International Union position (SEIU). Essential Duties: Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:Works with Lineperson/Cable Splicer Lead, Lineperson/Cable Splicer or Electrician operating equipment used during installation, maintenance and repair of the electric systemOperates electrical line truck, digging pole holes, setting poles, transformers, switches and any other related hardware in and around energized linesOperates cranes, ditch witch as neededAssists members of Electric Division as requiredPerform related duties and responsibilities as requiredComplies with safety standards and practicesKnowledge of safety practices and procedures in working with Heavy Equipment.To view complete job description click Minimum Qualifications: Sufficient education, training and/or work experience to demonstrate possession of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities, which would typically be acquired through:Completion of High School, GED, or equivalentandOne year of experience operating type(s) of heavy equipment used in line constructionSpecial Requirements:Possession of a valid California Class A commercial driver's permit with appropriate endorsements required within sixty days of appointment with ability to obtain license within six months.Ability to pass drug test as mandated by the Department of Transportation.Possession of, or the ability to, obtain required crane certification within six months of appointment to be maintained throughout incumbency Supplemental Information:The City of Palo Alto is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. For more details visit our Careers Page, by clickingLearn more about our Memorandum of Agreements (MOAs) between the City and its bargaining units, by clicking 01 Do you currently possess or have the ability to obtain a California Class A Commercial Drivers' License within six (6) months of appointment? Yes No 02 Please describe you experience operating the following equipment: electrical line truck with digger and cable pulling equipment. Required Question