Heavy Equipment Operator

American Water Works Association; California (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Vallejo is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator within the Water Department – Distribution Division. This full-time position involves operating complex heavy equipment for excavation, grading, loading, and related maintenance tasks to support a reliable water distribution system.

Three years of relevant experience with schematics maintenance and possession (or ability to obtain) a California Class A driver’s license are required.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible experience in schematics maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment.
• Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license or the ability to obtain one prior to probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Operate the most difficult heavy construction and maintenance equipment in various maintenance activities (excavating, grading, loading).
• Perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks as part of the Water Department – Distribution Division.
• Support infrastructure maintenance to ensure reliable water service.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Reading schematics

Class A license

Job description

This recruitment is being conducted to fill three full-time vacancies. The list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and temporary vacancies for up to one year.

The City of Vallejo is seeking qualified candidates for the role of Heavy Equipment Operator as collaborative members of the City’s Water Department – Distribution Division. The Heavy Equipment Operator is responsible for operating the most difficult and complex heavy construction and maintenance equipment in a variety of maintenance activities, including excavating, grading, loading and related operations; and perform semi-skilled and skilled maintenance tasks.

Why Join the City of Vallejo – Water Department?

At the City of Vallejo’s Water Department, we’re committed to delivering safe, reliable, and high-quality drinking water to our community. Our team is comprised of skilled professionals who take pride in their work and are driven by integrity, innovation, and service. Joining our department means being part of a collaborative, mission-driven organization where your technical expertise, leadership, and ideas will help shape the future of Water Distribution in Vallejo.

We offer a supportive work environment with opportunities for professional training, career advancement, and direct impact on vital public infrastructure. This is more than a job, it’s a chance to grow your career while serving the community of Vallejo in a meaningful way.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for Heavy Equipment Operator will have three years of increasingly responsible experience in schematics maintenance work, involving the operation of construction equipment. In addition, they will possess their class A driver’s license.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Vallejo Water Department is a dynamic organization engaged in growth and positive change for the benefit of our customers and community. The Department provides potable water to 121,000 customers through a highly complex system including multiple raw water sources, three treatment plants, a Sludge Dewatering Facility, 600 miles of distribution pipes, 8 pressure zones, 27 pump stations, and 37,000 service connections. Vallejo Water is a Treatment-5/Distribution-5 system. The Water Department operates independently of Public Works and reports directly to the City Manager, giving the team increased autonomy and visibility to address critical water issues. This change gives drinking water-related operations and issues greater visibility and strategic direction for the benefit of ratepayers. The Water Department's strategic goals include: infrastructure reliability, public trust, sustainability, organizational performance, and financial viability. The Water Department has six Divisions: Water Treatment, Engineering, Distribution, Watershed and Facilities Management, and Administration/Conservation.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible experience in schematics maintenance work involving the operation of construction equipment.

Training:

Formal or informal education or training which ensures the ability to read and write at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized training in construction technology.

License or Certificate:

Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license or the ability to obtain a Class A Driver's License prior to the completion of the probationary period. The Class A Driver's License is to be maintained throughout employment with the City of Vallejo.