Equipment Operator I*

Salary: $29.70 - $34.01 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 0138MAR24-TC-CJS
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 03/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/2/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview
*The 14-day in-house notice is incorporated in this job announcement.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Equipment Operator I in the Department of Public Works. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status.**
Under direct supervision, operates motorized street sweepers to clean streets, and drives light and medium trucks and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of City of Henderson facilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
** NOTE TO CURRENT EMPLOYEES:
• Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, regular full-time current employees successfully completing the testing process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months.
• Probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees who have worked at least three (3) continuous months with the CITY may apply for this recruitment. These employees and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate lists, each of which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled through promotion by full-time employees, the next opportunity for placement will be to hire qualified probationary full-time, regular part-time and temporary employees. If the vacancy is not filled using either of these two lists, the next opportunity is to hire external candidates.
External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.
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Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school, or the equivalent.
• One (1) year of full-time experience operating a street sweeper, light motorized construction equipment, or driving medium-duty trucks; OR two (2) years of experience as a Public Works Maintenance I, with at least six (6) months of full-time experience operating motorized construction equipment.
• Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the state of residence at the time of application and maintain an excellent driving record.
• Incumbents are required to drive water tankers and fuel trucks and must obtain a valid Tanker endorsement within the first three (3) months of employment as a condition of continued employment, with the initial cost to be paid by the City of Henderson.
• All required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained (unless specifically stated otherwise) and maintained at the incumbents' expense.

Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Copy of Valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the state of residence*
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Performance Examination (Weighted 50%) - Tuesday, April 9, 2024 and Wednesday, April 10, 2024 (if needed)
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Structured Selection Interview (Weighted 50%) - Thursday, April 18, 2024
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. 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.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
CITY OF HENDERSON, NEVADA
Teamsters Contract Benefits Summary
INSURANCE

• Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision.
• Employer paid Long Term Disability.
• Employer paid Term Life Insurance - $75,000 Life Insurance on employee.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%.

RETIREMENT

• Employer paid Membership in the State of Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• No Social Security tax on employee's wages.
• Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program.

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE:

• The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform.
• A shoe allowance is provided on an annual basis to those employees required to wear safety shoes.

PAID LEAVE

• Vacation
  • Employee credited with 19 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. Annual leave will accrue from month 7 to month 12 at 3.167 hours per month (total 38 hours first year of employment).
  • Accrued at 9.5 hours per month after first year through fifth year; 12.67 hours per month sixth through twelfth year; 15.83 hours per month upon completion of twelfth year and beyond.

Sick Leave

• Accrued at 9.5 hours per month from date of hire.

Bereavement Leave

• Three consecutive days of leave, with pay, per occurrence, to attend funeral for immediate family member; increased to one work week when funeral is held 400 statute miles or more from City of Henderson.

Holidays

• 12 paid holidays per year.
• Two (2) floating holidays per year.

WORK WEEK

• Four day, 9.5 hour work day, 38 hour work week.
• Three day, 12 hour work day, 38 hour work week for certain positions.

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

• IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• IRC 401A Deferred Compensation Plan (new/re-hired employees only)
• IRC125 Plan Flexible Benefits Plan
• Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability Insurance
• Auto and Home Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Identity and Credit Protection
• Employee Network Membership

Revised 07/18
01
For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.
I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.

• Yes
• No

02
What is your current employment status with the City of Henderson agency?

• Full-time, non-probationary
• Full-time, probationary
• Part-Time/Seasonal/Temporary with at least three (3) continuous months of service
• Part-Time/Seasonal/Temporary with less than three (3) continuous months of service
• Not Currently Employed by the City of Henderson

03
Which best describes your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or higher
• I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees.

04
How many years of full-time professional level experience operating a street sweeper, light motorized construction equipment, or driving medium-duty trucks do you possess? Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours

• I do not possess this experience
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years to less than 4 years
• More than 4 years to less than 6 years
• More than 6 years to less than 8 years
• More than 8 years

05
Please describe in detail your professional level experience operating a large commercial street sweeper?
For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties
If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
06
Please describe in detail your professional level experience operating light motorized construction equipment?
For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties
If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
07
Please describe in detail your professional level experience driving medium-duty trucks?
For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary Duties
If you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
08
Do you have two (2) years of experience in the classification of Public Works Maintenance I, with at least six (6) months of full-time experience operating motorized construction equipment?

• Yes
• No
• Not applicable/Not a City employee

09
If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below. Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application.
If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
10
This position requires a valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the state of residence at the time of application. A copy of which must be attached to the "Attachments" section of this application.
Do you possess a valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?

• Yes, I have a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from my state of residence and have attached a copy to my application.
• No, I do not have a Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from my state of residence.

11
Do you understand that you must maintain an excellent driving record?

• Yes
• No

12
This position requires that you obtain a valid Tanker Endorsement within the first three (3) months of employment and as a condition of continued employment, with the initial cost to be paid by the City of Henderson.Please select the one that applies to you:

• Yes, my Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the state of my residence includes a Tanker Endorsement (and is attached to my application).
• No, my valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the state of my residence does not include a Tanker Endorsement; but I acknowledge and understand that I must obtain this endorsement within three (3) months of hire as an Equipment Operator I - if selected for the position.
• I do not possess a valid Class B (or higher) Commercial Driver's License (CDL) from the state of my residence.

13
Do you understand that all required licenses and certificates, as mandated by local, state, and federal laws, or as required herein, must be obtained (unless specifically stated otherwise) and maintained at the incumbents' expense?

• Yes
• No

Required Question