Equipment Operator I

MINIMMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience 

• High School Diploma or GED and;
• Minimum three (3) years of full-time general construction and maintenance work, including two (2) years operating a variety of construction vehicles and equipment. 

Licenses and Certifications 

• A valid Nevada state Class “B” Commercial Driver’s License with a satisfactory motor vehicle record; is required for this position; if candidate does not possess at time of application, they must obtain the Class “B” CDL within six (6) months (Transfer/Promoted) or twelve (12) months (New Hire) from date of hire/ transfer/reclassification or promotion. May require special endorsements; e.g., air brakes, tanker, and/or hazardous materials. Failure to meet the requirement may result in non- confirmation of position.
• OSHA 10 certification within fifteen (15) days of hire
•  ATSSA work Zone Safety Certification and /or IMSA,
• Clark County Air Quality Dust Control within twelve (12) months of appointment to position.
• Nevada Department of Transportation Flagger Certification within 12 (twelve) months of appointment to position.
• Failure to obtain and maintain this certification will result in non-confirmation of appointment.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete online application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. Practical Exam -  (Weight 70% Passing Score 70% to move into Oral interview)
3. Oral Board -  (Weight 30%, Passing Score 70%)
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete. 
5. Selection/Offers.

Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the internal eligibility list may require participation in an additional selection interview. The selection interview will be weighted 100%, requiring a passing score of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancy.

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.   It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?

For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:

Ralonda Green, Talent Acquisition Partner

greenrt@cityofnorthlasvegas.com