Job Description
Salary: $26.05 - $40.33 Hourly
Location : Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type: PERMANENT
Job Number: 29317
Department: Real Property Management
Opening Date: 04/08/2025
Closing Date: 4/22/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
ABOUT THE POSITION The Clark County Department of Real Property Management is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Heavy Equipment Operator position. As a member of the team, you will operate heavy construction equipment and perform minor maintenance on such equipment in the performance of skilled field construction, maintenance and repair activities. The candidate may be tasked with lead responsibilities for a crew on a project or day-to-day basis.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Commercial Driver's certificate/license required. Applications submitted without a copy of candidate's
Commercial Driver's License are incomplete and will not be considered. Required license may be submitted in the following ways:
- Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to application at time of submission.
- Uploaded as a Word or PDF attachment to an email and sent to County HR Recruitment Analyst:
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND three (3) years of full-time experience in the operation of a variety of construction equipment. Experience in a department CDL position may be substituted on a year for year basis All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written
in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: This position may include working alternate shifts, which may be for extended periods of time. May be called back in emergency situations. Work out of doors in all weather conditions; work with exposure to heavy traffic; work with exposure to potentially hazardous materials. May be required to wear self-contained breathing equipment. May work with exposure to potentially hazardous environments including biological debris and waste.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Class A Driver's License at time of application. Nevada Class A Driver's License required within 90 days of appointment. Specified positions may require tanker AND/OR hazardous materials license endorsement.
Some positions may require a crane operator's certification through the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operator's (NCCCO) within twenty-four (24) months from the date of hire.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination and subject to random drug testing in accordance with DOT requirements.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES - Performs an operational and safety check of the equipment before use; checks fuel and fluid levels, air pressures, hydraulic systems and lubrication points; performs lubrication of essential parts.
- Performs minor adjustments and preventive maintenance and reports the need for major maintenance or repair.
- Operates a variety of heavy construction equipment such as motor graders, backhoes, scrapers, pavers, cranes and related equipment to cut road rough and finish road grades, make excavations, move earth, clear and construct drainage ditches, excavate trenches, load materials and perform similar work.
- Drives varied trucks including dump trucks, patch truck, flush truck and chip sealer to move materials and equipment.
- Operates rollers, loaders and other medium weight equipment as required by the assignment.
- Ensures that tools, equipment, safety devices and materials required for the job are loaded prior to moving to the job site.
- Directs the work of a crew; ensures that work is completed in a safe and proper manner.
- May use a variety of power equipment as a member of a crew such as air compressors, jackhammers, water pumps, sprayers, asphalt grinders and saw machines.
- Checks job sites for potential hazards; ensures that appropriate traffic control and warning devices are properly placed and safety equipment is worn.
- Secures equipment upon completion of the work.
- Maintains basic logs and records related to work performed; may use a mobile device to lookup or input data related to the work.
- Uses a variety of hand and power tools related to the work.
- Responds to emergencies on a 24-hour basis as assigned.
- Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
- Serves as a member of a crew and perform heavy physical labor as required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Strength and mobility to work in a typical field equipment operation setting, including using and adjusting various types of construction or related equipment; strength to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking and climbing; strength to lift and maneuver materials and equipment weighing up to 90 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
- More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
- Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
- - Employer pays 90% of premium
- Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
- 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
- Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
- Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance - Employer Paid
- AD&D - Employer Paid
- Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
- Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
- Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
- Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
The following questions 1-5 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Which best describes your level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Trade School or Technical Degree
- Some College (1-29 semester credits)
- Some College (30-59 semester credits)
- Some College (60-89 semester credits)
- Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or higher
- None of the above
02
Indicate your full-time professional experience in the operation of a variety of construction equipment.
- No Experience
- Less than 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
03
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 2. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
04
Do you currently possess a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)?
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Class A Nevada Commercial driver's license.
- Yes, I currently hold a valid Class A Commercial driver's license from another state.
- No, I do not currently hold a valid Commercial driver's license.
05
If you possess a Class A Driver's License from another state, this position requires candidates to obtain a valid Nevada Class A Driver's License within ninety (90) days of appointment.
- I understand the above requirement and if selected for a position. I commit to obtaining a valid Nevada Class A Driver's License within ninety (90) days of appointment.
06
I understand that in order to be eligible for consideration in this recruitment, I must submit a copy of my valid and current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL). I further acknowledge that it is my responsibility to ensure that this required documentation is submitted to and received by Human Resources, prior to the close of this recruitment; otherwise, my application package will be considered incomplete. Licenses may be (1) Attached to your online application, or (2) E-mailed to Veronica.Wortham@ClarkCountyNV.gov.
- I understand NOT submitting a copy of my Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) will result in my application being incomplete and I will not be considered for this recruitment.
07
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment. - I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
08
Do you currently possess a valid Tanker endorsement?
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience providing lead direction to staff in a project setting.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
10
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 9. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
11
Indicate your full-time professional experience in the safe practice of loading, unloading, and hauling of equipment and materials used in landscape, park maintenance, or construction.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
12
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing safety checks of equipment before operational use.
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- More than 5 years
14
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 13. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
15
Indicate the heavy construction equipment you have experience with (select all that apply).
- Air Compressors
- Backhoes
- Cranes
- Dump Trucks
- Forklifts
- Loaders
- Motor Graders
- Pavers
- Pressure Washers
- Scrapers
- Street Sweepers
- None of the above
16
Indicate the specific areas you have experience or training (select all that apply).
- Managing work orders
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Prepare and track inspection reports
- SAP
- Working with personal computers, printers, scanners and software
- None of the above
Required Question Clark County, NV
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