THIS IS A LATERAL TRANSFER LIST - Come Join the Portland Bureau of Transportation or Portland Parks and Recreation as a Construction Equipment Operator's. Construction Equipment Operators are skilled positions that are crucial in helping the Bureau's meet their goals in construction and maintenance. What you’ll get to do: Loading and unloading a variety of heavy-duty motorized equipment. Operating a variety of heavy-duty motorized construction equipment such as backhoes, dozers, front-end loaders, road graders, cold mining machines, paving equipment (such as asphalt rollers) and recycling equipment (such as rock crushers)Safe, skillful, and efficient use of the machines to build or repair streets, sidewalks, water lines, and sewers, or in assisting on other City construction projects. Service and make minor repairs on their machines as needed. Assignments involve responsibility for the safe operation of others working in conjunction with the equipment and occasionally directing the work of unskilled or semi-skilled helpers. Important Highlights:Work is often done in heavy traffic. There are positions available on either day or swing shift May require working on Saturday or Sunday and holidays This is an essential position during inclement weather, natural disasters, and other emergencies. Employees are expected to to be available to report to work as soon as possible to help ensure the essential operations of the City's infrastructure Employees are expected to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and to recognize the value of and cultivate cultural diversity in the workplace. An ideal candidate will have: Experience with a variety of heavy duty machinery and a proven track record of safety. Completed of a heavy equipment apprenticeship program with 4-6 K hours. This classification is represented by the Li. UNA Laborers Local 483. To view this labor agreement, click here. The Portland Bureau of Transportation is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving. For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community. Portland Parks & Recreation: City of Portland, Oregon is a growing and diverse city of 620,000 residents, nearly 20% of whom speak languages other than English at home. Portland Parks & Recreation values a diverse workforce and seeks ways to promote equity and inclusion within the organization and with the public. PP&R encourages applications from candidates with knowledge, ability and experience working with a broad range of individuals and communities with diverse racial, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds. Although not required, PP&R encourages candidates that can fluently speak another language to include that information in their resume. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. City of Portland Core Values: Anti-racism | Communication | Collaboration | Equity | Transparency | Fiscal Responsibility These values guide our actions as we serve the community and engage our workforce. To learn more about the City's core values, please click here. To Qualify Applicants must meet each of the following qualifications per HRAR 7.01:Hold regular status in this classification. Passed probationary period. Or. Hold limited duration status in this classification. The following are the knowledge, skills, and abilities that the bureau has identified as critical, and your resume should include/highlight these areas. The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:Experience in the operation of excavation equipment. Experience loading, unloading, and securing construction equipment on a large truck and trailer. Experience driving a large truck with trailer to transport construction equipment in a City environment. Knowledge of the OUNC (Oregon Utility Notification Center) AKA Oregon Dig Law and applying safe work practices regarding construction and equipment. Experience understanding oral and written instructions including grade hubs and engineering drawings. Ability to effectively work in a diverse team environment. Applicant must also possess:A valid Current Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an acceptable driving record at the time of hire. Ability to pass the Physical Capabilities Test after an offer of employment has been made and accepted. Ability to pass the pre-employment drug-screen. Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 per City/ State mandate or have an approved exception by date of hire.