Heavy Equipment Operator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Four (4) years of full-time general construction and maintenance work, including experience
  operating various light to heavy maintenance/construction equipment.

Licenses and Certifications

• A valid Nevada state Class “A” Commercial Driver’s License, or must be obtained within twelve (12)
  months from date of hire/transfer/reclassification or promotion; may require special endorsements
  e.g., air brakes, tanker, and must maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Must obtain a completion card for an OSHA 10-Hour Construction within fifteen (15) days of the
  date of hire.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid IMSA or ATSSA Work Zone Safety Certification within twelve (12) months of hire or promotion.
• Must obtain a Clark County Air Quality Dust Control certification within twelve (12) months of date of hire.
• Must obtain a Nevada Department of Transportation Flagger Certification within twelve (12) months of hire.
•  Incumbents in positions that require possession of valid licensing/certification as a condition of employment must obtain and maintain such credentials within the established time periods, and throughout the course of employment. Failure to obtain or maintain required licenses or certifications in good standing may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. 

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. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
3. Personnel File Review - Pass/Fail, Minimum passing score is 75%- All current employees seeking internal positions will undergo a personnel file review. The personnel file review includes a current employment status check (probationary/qualifying periods), and a review of active discipline and most recent performance evaluation. Employees with a rating that does not meet minimum standards may be disqualified from this recruitment process.
4. Practical Exam -  (Weight 70% Passing Score 70% to move into Oral interview)
5. Oral Board - (Weight 30%, Passing Score 70%)
6. 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. 

7. 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:
Patricia Pennix, Talent Acquisition Partner, pennixp@cityofnorthlasvegas.com