Equipment Operator III

Qualifications and Attributes:
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent and 
 
Four or more years of experience operating a variety of light and heavy equipment. 

Licenses and Certifications:
Must possess a valid Nevada State Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License, and may require special endorsements; e.g., air brakes, tanker, hazardous materials at time of hire. 
 
OSHA 10 within one year 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.  

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Skill: 
 
Operation of light, medium & heavy construction equipment and/or vehicles. 
      
Performs finish work. 
 
Maintains operating logs and records. 
 
Physical and Mental Abilities: 
 
Read and understand simple written and oral instructions. 
 
Operate a variety of construction equipment. 
 
Perform general/preventive maintenance on assigned equipment. 
 
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, or walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with arms and hands, stoop, kneel, or crouch. 
 
 
 
 
Working Conditions: 
 
While performing the essential functions of the job the employee is frequently exposed to outdoor weather conditions, fumes, noxious odors, dusts, mists, gases, work near moving mechanical parts, and toxic or caustic chemicals. 
 
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. 
 
Working conditions are typically loud when operating equipment. 

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant as possible.
**NRS 286.042
NV PERS Official Policy 11.6

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING:

Candidates for this position are subject to a Pre-employment screening. Pre-employment screening includes but is not limited to: Local & State Criminal History Check; Federal Criminal History Check via submission of fingerprints; Drug screening.
 
Selection Process: 
•    Practical Exam Required: Weight 100% Passing Score of 70% or Higher to proceed to the Oral Panel Interview
•    Oral Interview: Weight 100% Passing Score 70%