Equipment Operator - City of The Dalles

October 23, 2024

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Equipment Operator - Public Works

City of The Dalles

Initial Review: November 8, 2024

Closing Date: Open until filled

The City of The Dalles is recruiting for an Equipment Operator for our Public Works Department. This full-time, union eligible position is assigned to the Transportation Division.

Performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in the construction, maintenance and repair of City streets, alleyways, City rights-of-way, storm-water collection systems, and building maintenance. Use of computer to document work order response, fleet maintenance records and time entry. Operates and maintains equipment necessary to achieving these service objectives. May be assigned to assist in water distribution, wastewater collection, storm-water system activities, as well as assisting with General Service activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job.

TRAINING: High School Graduation (or equivalent) is required. Additional training in construction safety practices complying with state and federal regulations and construction standards policy of APWA in regards to streets is desired.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years' experience in street operations is desired. Developed skills in the operation of construction equipment necessary to this job.

CERTIFICATIONS AND/OR LICENSES:

A valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with "Tanker" endorsement within 6 months of the time of hire is required.

Pay: $56,453.54 to $67,408.48 per year plus a generous benefit package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HRA-VEBA, Long-Term Disability AD/D, and Employee Assistance Program. Retirement contributions start after one-year all paid by the City at 13.5% of base wage.

The City only accepts electronic applications submitted through our application tracking system, at the link below. Hand delivered or emailed applications will not be accepted.

To apply, https://thedalles.applicantpro.com/jobs/

EEO/AA

No background or drug test will be initiated until a signed tentative offer letter has been received. The final candidate selected for this position is subject to pre-employment criminal history background check and pre-employment drug testing. Only criminal history that would place an undue risk on the City or community will prohibit a candidate from being hired. This position is either classified as safety sensitive or requires a Commercial Driver's License. The final candidate is subject to pre-employment drug testing. A positive drug test, including for marijuana, is grounds for rescinding a job offer. The person hired for this position will also be subject to random drug testing.