Streets Equipment Operator - City of Oxnard, CA

*This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.* 

The City of Oxnard's Public Works Department is seeking Streets Equipment Operators with strong technical and customer service skills to be part of the Streets Division team. The ideal candidates will approach work with a can-do attitude and are eager to learn and develop their career path. 

• Drive vehicles required to transport materials, tools and equipment; operate light, medium and heavy duty construction and street repair equipment including skid steerers, forklifts, excavators, trucks and trailers, loaders, backhoes, bulldozers, graders, rollers, spreaders, mowers and related equipment; operate a variety of hand and power tools such as blowers, jackhammers, concrete saws, weed eaters and other related tools
• Equipment operation for a variety of construction and maintenance activities involving streets, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, storm drains, waterways, beaches and related facilities
• Identify equipment needs for assigned projects; make rental arrangements for equipment not in stock; direct the work of other personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment; train other personnel in the operation and maintenance of equipment.
• Perform a variety of construction and repair duties when equipment is not in operation; construct, maintain and repair concrete and asphalt; dig, shovel, haul and load soil, sand, gravel, cement, asphalt mixes and other materials; sweep and shovel debris and litter; clean and maintain catch basins, waterways and storm drains
• Perform after hours emergency work
• Implement traffic control measures at job sites, including sign placement, traffic control arrow board and coning; direct traffic flow.
• Serve as a crew leader

Payroll/Classification Title:

Maintenance Specialist

SUPERVISION EXERCISED / SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives general supervision on routine items which are performed according to established standards and procedures and receives specific work instruction regarding non-routine matters and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Maintenance Technician, Senior in that it performs both skilled maintenance and skilled repair work and provides troubleshooting of equipment issues.

WORK SCHEDULE:  Standard hours of operation are 7:00 AM-4:30 PM, Monday-Thursday, and alternate Fridays, 7:00 AM-3:30 PM. Depending on the work assignment staff may be assigned to a shift that is outside the standard work hours. Additionally, staff are required to be on "Standby" on a rotating basis. This position is eligible for overtime pay.