ABOUT ARCADIA
Arcadia is a charming, family-oriented community with a population of just over 57,000. Located 13 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, regional transportation networks like the Metro A Line connect Arcadia as a premier residential, shopping, and entertainment destination in the San Gabriel Valley. Arcadia is known for its top-rated schools, iconic landmarks, and serene neighborhoods. Arcadia is an award-winning community having been twice named as the best City in California in which to raise kids and has been recognized as a premiere business friendly City in Los Angeles County.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Public Works Services Department is seeking an experienced Equipment Operator who is technically competent, detail and solution-oriented, with a great attitude. The incumbent assigned to this position will operate a variety of light and heavy-duty construction equipment including pick up truck, street sweeper, and many others along with performing maintenance and repair work on streets and sidewalks.
At the Arcadia Public Works Services Department, we have a passion for service to our community and a belief that our residents and customers are a priority. We believe that our value lies in what we give and we recognize that our employees are our greatest asset. We are dedicated to excellent, proactive customer service, connecting with our community, finding creative solutions, and innovative thinking.
If you want to join a team that inspires you to "Go Above and Beyond", we invite your application!
DESIRED QUALITIES
Technically Competent
Detail-oriented
Solution-oriented
Great Attitude
Interpersonal Skills
WHAT WE OFFER
CalPERS retirement plan
Three tier monthly benefit allowance of up to:
City paid Vision Plan for employee and dependents
City paid Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long-Term Disability
Expected salary increases of:
Longevity Pay
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Tuition reimbursement/advancement upon the completion of probationary period
Note Regarding Salary: Newly hired candidates typically start at the first step of the salary range (Step A); however, a higher step within the salary range may be negotiated based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and skillset.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS AND IMPORTANT DATES
Application Submission Deadline: Application filing period will close at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Qualifications Appraisal Interviews (100%) and Practical Exam (Pass/Fail): Week of June 22, 2026 (Tentative).
DEFINITION
Under direction, to operate a full range of heavy and light equipment in repairing and maintaining City streets and rights-of-way and water and sewer systems; and to participate in a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and repair work involved in the maintenance and repair of streets and City-owned utilities, rights-of-way and properties.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.
EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Operate a variety of light and heavy duty construction equipment including pick up truck, street sweeper, dump truck, sewer cleaning equipment back hoe, crane truck, skip loader, front end loader, heavy and light tapping machines, jack hammer, portable and bench-mounted power tools, concrete saw, pipe locating equipment, leak locating equipment, cement mixer, valve truck, and threading machine taps and dies.
Perform maintenance and repair work on streets, sidewalks, and water distribution system; remove damaged paving; compact, fill, repave, and repair paved surfaces with asphalt, concrete, brick, and interlocking pavers; make periodic inspections and perform maintenance on structures and equipment.
Remove weeds and trim other plant growth, including trees, along streets, sidewalks, and rights-of-way to ensure access, draining, and vehicle sight distance requirements; remove debris from gutters, drop inlets, culverts, and manholes; maintain storm drain system.
Facilitate contact with USA Dig Alert to assure advance notification and safety verification of each job site.
Perform flagging or other traffic control in maintenance projects and in emergency situations.
Install and modify meter boxes and lids.
Install, modify, and repair pumping plant and well piping and appurtenances.
Install, modify, and repair water supply piping, valves, and appurtenances.
Construct, maintain, and repair concrete block, concrete, or wooden structures.
Clean and paint buildings, reservoirs, and other structures.
Install, maintain, and repair fences and gates.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
JOB RELATED AND ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Methods and techniques of operating diesel and gasoline heavy and light equipment.
Operations, services and activities of a public works maintenance program.
Methods and techniques of public works construction, maintenance, and repair.
Operational characteristics of mechanical equipment and tools used in public works maintenance and water and sewer system maintenance.
Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
Operate a variety of vehicular and stationary mechanical equipment in a safe and efficient manner including pick up truck, street sweeper, sewer cleaning equipment, dump truck, back hoe, crane truck, skip loader, heavy and light tapping machines, jack hammer, portable and bench-mounted power tools, concrete saw, pipe locating equipment, leak locating equipment, cement mixer, valve truck, and threading machine taps and dies.
Use and operate the full range of hand tools and power tools, in a safe and efficient manner.
Perform a variety of heavy manual labor for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions.
Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
Make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
Perform the full range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, construction and repair work.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Perform preventive maintenance on mechanical equipment.
Apply good judgment and practical knowledge to resolve unusual or irregular problems in the area of work assigned.
Perform duties in a manner to maximize public safety in the area of work assigned.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Perform stand-by duty as part of a regular rotation.
Special Requirements:
Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:
Ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 100 lbs.; exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining work space, chemicals, dust, explosive materials, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards; ability to travel to different sites and locations; availability for on call, stand-by, and emergency call.
Application:
A fully completed online application is required to be submitted. Incomplete, late, emailed, faxed and hard copy applications are not accepted. Resumes are not considered in lieu of the required online employment application. All certificates, resumes, cover letters, and other documents requested by the City for the position advertised, must be uploaded with your online application.
The Selection Process:
Those candidates who are determined to be best qualified based upon the information presented on the application materials will be invited to continue in the selection process which may include a qualifying written or performance evaluation and will include an interview weighted 100%. The City reserves the right to limit the number of interviews conducted. Candidates will be notified via e-mail or telephone if they qualify to move to the next step in the selection process. The interview score will determine ranking on the eligibility list and will remain in effect for one year.
Pre-employment background and medical examinations are additional requirements for hire. Failure on any part of the selection process will result in removal from the recruitment process.
Please Note: If you have a health or medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief that may require that the City provide you with an accommodation in either the selection process or the performance of your duties, please notify Human Resources in writing when you submit your application.
