Heavy Equipment Operator Apprentice

Salary : $84,572.80 - $91,104.00 Annually Location : Pacheco Corp Yard, CA Job Type: Full-time (40 hrs) Job Number: 24-DR-APP01 Division: Operations Department: PUBLIC WORKS ADMIN 2 Opening Date: 10/23/2024 Closing Date: 11/6/2024 5:00 PM Pacific The Position Please Note: This Apprentice opportunity is only open to current full-time EBRPD staff.
SALARY: The salary schedule for the apprentice role starts at Step A of AFS 23 and progresses through to Step D over a three-year period.
The current rates as of this posting are: Step A : $40.66/hour Step C : $42.72/hour (after one year) Step D : $43.80/hour (after two years) ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco.
The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline.
We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect.
The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education.
Learn about our and our contributions to the OUR MISSION: EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education.
An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.
OUR VALUES: Respect - We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve.
Resilience - We creatively adapt to change.
We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
Relationships - Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
Responsiveness - We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
Transparency - We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.
WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?
Working with a purpose for a better world today and for future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
Excellent benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
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Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
Free on-site parking.
Free parking permit for EBRPD parks (for up to 2 privately owned vehicles) Employee discounts for certain EBRPD park amenities (reservations, daily fishing permit, public boat launch).
Essential Functions WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: Under the supervision of the Roads & Trails Crew Supervisor and with guidance from journey-level Heavy Equipment Operators, the apprentice will gain hands-on experience and education over the course of a three-year apprenticeship.
Upon successful completion of the program, the apprentice will be eligible for promotion to the Heavy Equipment Operator classification.
Minimum Qualifications Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Education: Equivalent to completion of twelfth grade, AND License or Certificate: Possession valid Class C California Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification.
During the course of the apprenticeship the apprentice will gain: Knowledge of: Loading, unloading, and securely tying down equipment Asphalt and erosion control device products and applications Safe excavation around underground utilities Department of Transportation regulations Journey-level knowledge in the operation of a broad variety of heavy equipment Basic office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
Ability to: Safely excavate for the installation of tanks Select the most efficient machine for each project Coordinate and plan non-engineered projects and communicate plans with crew Read grade stakes Survey markers, and blue prints Use transit Maintain equipment Install culverts, fords, swales, and storm drains Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing Establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.
Additional Information HOW TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a completed East Bay Regional Park District application, including supplemental questionnaire, and a current DMV driver's record.
Applications must be submitted online through NeoGov.
The deadline is 5:00 PM on November 6, 2024.
MOU PROVISION FOR INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Per the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with AFSCME Local 2428, this position will be posted internally for two weeks.
If nine or more qualified internal applicants apply and complete the process, selection will be made from this group.
If fewer than nine internal candidates apply, the position will be opened to external applicants after the internal posting period.
All apprentices shall satisfactorily complete prescribed courses of related and supplemental instruction, which is approximately 144 hours per year approved which is approximately a minimum of one to two courses per year approved by the Local Education Agency (LEA), Hayward Adult School.
All classes may be completed at local community colleges or adult schools.
Apprentices may take additional coursework depending on the skill level of the apprentice and the availability of coursework.
Because our Apprenticeship is State-certified, our training must be acceptable to the State.
If they change their requirements over time, so must we.
Any alteration of this Training Plan would be expected to be minor, and we expect that any candidate for Apprenticeship will be able to adjust to such alterations, if they become necessary.
I.
WORK HOURS BREAKDOWN 1.
Safety 350 a.
First Aid b. CPR c. Crew Safety Meetings 2.
Dozer, 60 - 100 H.P.6503.
Dozer, 100 -250 H.P.4004.
Backhoe/Excavator 9005.
Motor Grader, 85 - 160 H.P.8006.
Truck and Trailer7007.
Compaction Roller3008.
Mobile Crane509.
Wheel Tractor-Scraper15010.
Wheel & Crawler Loader35011.
Self-Propelled 13' Paving Box30012.
Maintenance of Equipment300 a.
Field Servicing b.
Minor Repairs c. Daily Inspections TOTAL HOURS 5,250 II.
Coursework BREAKDOWN Ecological Restoration Physical Geography with Lab Construction Estimating Blueprint Reading Construction Surveying Diesel Mechanics - engines Construction Management Math Environmental Geology Trenching and Excavation Computer Information Systems Sample Coursework Curriculum Equipment Operator Apprentice Classes Minimum: 18 semester units Course Title School Semester Units Math 225 (Math for Technicians)College of Alameda4ENGTC-165 Machining and Manufacturing IDiablo Valley College3CONST-116 Plane SurveyingDiablo Valley College4CONST-245 Estimating: CommercialDiablo Valley College3APPR 453 Diesel Engines ICollege of Alameda4GEOL-120 Physical GeologyDiablo Valley College3110 Occupational SafetyDiablo Valley College2CIS I Introduction to Computer Information SystemsMerritt College4ENVMT 2 w/lab 2L to Sustainable Environmental SystemsMerritt College4ENVMT 40 From Tree to Sea: A Bay Area EnvironmentalMerritt College3 The Park District will pay the costs of the job-required training in accordance with the Personnel Administrative Manual (PAM), Section 15, however required coursework will not be subject to the limitations set forth in the PAM.
The specific coursework listed in the attachment is required training and is paid by the Park District.
Courses offered solely during working hours may be attended while on paid time.
If the course is offered outside of regularly scheduled hours, then it may be attended on the Apprentice's own time, or they may adjust their work hours to accommodate the course.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Special Testing Arrangements : If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at (510) 544-2154.
Tentative Date of Onsite Examinations : November 2024 Equal Opportunity Employer : The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community.
It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all.
Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
SELECTION PROCESS: Application materials for these positions consist of three (3) required parts : A current East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online, and Completed supplemental questions, and Attached copies of the license listed under "Minimum Qualifications" Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least one (1) hour to submit your application if you are a new user to the system.
If you have previously applied on GovernmentJobs.com, please take care to update your existing profile.
Applications are accepted online only.
Our online application system is provided by NeoGov.
If you encounter problems while applying online, please contact NeoGov Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627.
Notification : All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date.
You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications.
The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or interview.
The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process.
Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test.
Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.
In the event the selected Apprentice is an internal Park District employee at the time of selection, the Apprentice will be subject to a six (6) month probationary period under AFSCME MOU Article 17.2 and shall have reversion rights under AFSCME MOU Article Page 3 of 4 17.6 if they fail to successfully complete the probationary period.
Additionally, subject to the terms in Section 5 above, reversion rights to a previously held position shall be provided for a period of three (3) years while in the Apprenticeship Program if there is a current vacancy in the previously held classification.
Reversion to the prior work location is not guaranteed but the Park District will use best efforts to place the employee into an equivalent location.
In the event the selected Apprentice is not an internal Park District employee at the time of selection, the Apprentice will remain in at-will status for the duration of their apprenticeship.
Union Affiliation : East Bay Regional Parks Employees, Local 2428, American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME), AFL-CIO, represents this classification.
Wages, hours, and other terms of conditions of employment are covered in an Agreement between the Park District and Local 2428.
For information regarding the District's applicable benefits package, please visit For temporary and/or on-call assignments, there are no benefits offered.
01 Are you a current East Bay Regional Park Employee?
Yes No 02 If you are not a current East Bay Regional Park employee, please do not submit an application.
This position is only for current employees.I have read the above statement and understand I am submitting the application as an East Bay Regional Park employee.
Yes No 03 Please describe why you are interested in the Heavy Equipment Operator apprenticeship.
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