Light Equipment Operator - Parks

This is a multi-departmental classification for use in assigned divisions and/or sections.  Under general supervision, performs semiskilled work in the operation of light and heavy equipment and complex equipment and performs other work as required.

The following typical tasks and responsibilities are representative of the position's essential duties. They are descriptive, not limiting.  Essential Duties: Operates a motor grader, skid-steer or bulldozer for leveling and rough grading in parks; Operates a backhoe for removing concrete and rough grading; Operates skip loaders loading materials in trucks, or 10-yard dump trucks for transporting building and construction materials; Drives and operates a variety of specialized equipment such as water pumps, flush trucks, power trenchers, aerial trucks, disc and landscape blades, flail mowers, lawn aerators, post hole diggers, concrete saws, pulvi-mixers, three and seven gang mowers, seeders and fertilizers and other equipment used in park construction and maintenance and for other public properties.

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Applications will be accepted only from those applicants who clearly demonstrate on the COMPLETED application & supplemental questionnaire that they meet the below requirements: 

• One (1) year experience in the operation of light and heavy maintenance equipment such as skid-steer loaders, graders, dozers, backhoes, three and seven gang mowers, heavy dump trucks, towing trailers, front loaders with sand bucket and clamshell implements; OR
• An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties.
• Possession of either a valid California Class “A” driver’s license is required.

August 11, 2026 (Tentative) 

An appraisal will be made of the applicant's experience, education, training, certification, knowledge, skills, abilities, and personal qualifications for the position. A minimum passing score of 70% is required.