The Department of Transportation (DOT) plans, develops, operates, and maintains transportation facilities, services, and related systems which contribute to the livability and economic health of the City. We comprise a team of more than 500 people ready to serve the needs of our residents to improve the efficiency and safety of San José streets. We are an energetic and innovative team that is improving transportation in one of the nation’s largest cities, while focusing on safety, sustainability, and active public life! For more information about DOT, visit www.sanjoseca.gov/transportation.
Position Duties:
The Department of Transportation is currently seeking to fill 1 vacancy for the Senior Heavy Equipment Operator position. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment in the future.
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is recruiting for a Senior Heavy Equipment Operator (Senior HEO). Key responsibilities include:
Field Leadership & Supervision
- Provide frontline supervision of field crews
- Prioritize, assign, and coordinate daily work activities
- Ensure safety compliance and oversee job site operations
- Communicate with residents at project sites
- Evaluate staff performance
Operations & Project Oversight
- Supervise and participate in projects within the Pavement and Sewer divisions
- Coordinate and support emergency storm response efforts
- Maintain service levels for:
- Emergency response
- Pavement maintenance
- Sanitary sewer maintenance
- Support timely sewer repairs and overall customer service goals
Programs & Compliance
- Coordinate the Heavy Equipment Operator Trainee Program
- Implement Safety and Wellness programs for Pavement and Sewer sections
- Ensure all training meets OSHA standards
Sewer & Capital Improvement Projects
- Provide field supervision for sewer repair and capital improvement projects
- Oversee a crew of approximately 14 maintenance and heavy equipment staff
- Help reduce backlog of sewer repair projects to minimize community impact
Administrative & Technical Duties
- Input data and generate reports using systems such as ACCESS and UNITY
- Support capital projects requiring heavy equipment and concrete crews, including:
- Traffic calming improvements
- ADA improvements
- Median island construction
- Traffic signal construction
- Contribute to approximately 12 large-scale projects annually
The Senior Heavy Equipment Operator may be required to work 10-hour shifts, overtime, weekends and holidays. This position may work in confined spaces.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Completion of high school, or General Educational Development (GED) Certificate, or California Proficiency Certificate.
Experience: Four (4) years of experience operating heavy motorized equipment such as that used in the construction trades.
Certifications/Licenses: Possession of a valid State of California Class A driver's license with applicable endorsements is required.
Other Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history:
- Job Expertise: Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
- Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
- Constructive Energies: A demonstration of energy and drive that comes from within, and a willingness to approach all aspects of work with a generally positive attitude; possessing the inclination to take appropriate action rather than waiting to be told what to do; examples of Constructive Energies include but are not limited to: enthusiasm, honesty, integrity, empathy, dedication, reliable, proactive, respectful, confidence, ethical, and a willingness to help others.
- Customer Service: Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
- Analytical Thinking: Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
- Problem Solving: Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
- Project Management: Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
- Supervision: Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.
- Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills: Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
If selected, the Conditional Offer of Employment may be contingent upon you providing proof of a valid State of California driver’s license, and an assessment of your California DMV Employer Pull Notice (EPN) as per the DMV Release of Driver Record Information form. Failure to pass the DMV Pull Notice assessment will deem you ineligible for employment.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Keana Tran at Keana.Tran@sanjoseca.gov.
