JOB OPPORTUNITIES

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

(Open to Internal and External Applicants)

EQUIPMENT OPERATOR III

-Current vacancy
at the Springfield Landfill-

Shifts will vary-candidate must be available M-F, 6:30-4:30 & Sat, 6:00-3:30; Subject to overtime and emergency call-in

 

DUTIES

Operates heavy weight equipment and vehicles in the construction, repair, and maintenance of City facilities.   

Requires

A minimum of 24 months experience in the operation of heavy dozers, self-propelled scrapers with twin engines or equivalent graded equipment plus individual must pass appropriate equipment operation skills test.  Preference will be given to those candidates with scraper and/or dozer experience.

Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that would enable the driver to operate at minimum a Class “B” vehicle with airbrakes.  In order to qualify for some assignments, candidates must possess endorsements such as tanker and/or a Class “A” license.  Subject to weekends, a variety of shifts, & emergency call-in; some assignments require occasional to regular overtime.  

See Job Description for Essential Duties and Qualifications. 

Salary

$13.98 - $20.04 Hourly is complete Salary Range*.
*Includes additional 5% landfill pay.
(Starting salary is typically at the beginning of the range depending on individual qualifications and budget authorization.)

Application Deadline

5:00 p.m., Friday, January 27, 2012.
(Applications/Resumes submitted by mail must be postmarked the day of the application deadline.)

CITY EMPLOYEES must submit a resume or employment application by the stated deadline.

ALL CANDIDATES SUBMITTING A RESUME SHOULD INCLUDE SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER.

NOTE:  To receive credit for college education, you must submit your college transcript with your application.  Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein.  Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity, per Merit Rule 5.8.
 
The ELIGIBLE LIST established as a result of this job posting will be used for a minimum of six months or until the list is exhausted.  Individuals must apply now in order to be considered for future openings of this position.  Eligible applicants will have the option of having their name withheld from consideration for specific vacancies if they choose.

To ensure consideration, CITY EMPLOYEES wishing to transfer or take a voluntary demotion for the current vacancy should indicate their interest to the Human Resources Department by completing the appropriate form by the application deadline.

According to Merit Rule 10.1(c), no CITY EMPLOYEE “shall be deemed eligible for promotional examination whose last service rating was not satisfactory.”

-See page 2 for testing phases and planned testing schedule-

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The testing process for the position of Equipment Operator III is outlined below:

PHASE I:  Skills Test - This portion of the testing will require the candidate to demonstrate his/her skills in the operation of heavy weight equipment such as heavy dozers and self-propelled scrapers with twin engines.  Candidates must receive a score of 70 points out of 100 in order to pass the skills test and be eligible to proceed in the process.

PHASE II:  Candidate Interview  - This portion of the process will include an interview with Landfill supervisor and Human Resources.  The interview will focus on the candidates total qualifications with regard to knowledge, experience, skills and abilities required for the job.  Candidates must receive 71 points out of 100 in order to pass the interview and be eligible for the position.     

The candidate’s FINAL SCORE for the Eligibility List will be based on the following:
                               
Skills Test: 50%
Candidate Interview: 50%

Please note the planned schedule for Equipment Operator III Testing: 

SKILLS TEST:  February 3-10, 2012

• Individual times will be scheduled for qualified candidates after the closing date.
• Candidates will perform skills testing on a scraper and dozer.
• Skills Testing will be held at the Springfield Landfill. 
• Interviews will be scheduled for the week of February 7, 2012.  If the candidate passes the skills test, they will be scheduled for an interview.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin or disability.  Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment.  Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in The United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment.  Pre-employment drug testing required. 

To apply, complete an online application. To check the status of this position (accepting applications, scheduling testing, 2nd interviews, filled, etc.) please see Position Status.