Thank you for your interest in the position of Heavy Equipment Operator, Zone 7. Your completed response to this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your qualifications and must be completed properly in order to be given full consideration for the next phase in the selection process. Additionally, your responses will also be evaluated and used in the selection process in order to identify the best qualified applicants.
Responses should be specific, thorough and succinct. A lack of adequate detail in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in failure or disqualification for this recruitment. Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and the ability to follow instructions will be considered in the evaluation process. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for a thoroughly completed employment history and supplemental responses.
Information provided in your responses to the supplemental questionnaire regarding your employment experiences must also be detailed in the Work Experience section of the application for this recruitment. Please be sure to list all employers and required information, on your application, especially if you are referencing those employers in your responses to the supplemental questions.
By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding of this statement:
Yes
No
2.
I understand that I must possess a valid non-restricted California Motor Vehicle Class A Commercial Driver’s License including valid Medical Certificate and submit evidence from the DMV showing the current status of my license at the time of application and must have a clean driving record for the past eighteen (18) months in order to be considered for employment for this position.
*The required document must be attached to your application under the resume tab. Please upload and submit only one (1) PDF file. DO NOT try to upload multiple documents. If you have multiple documents, please save all documents in one file and attach it once under the RESUME tab.
Yes
No
3.
I understand that I must obtain a Tanker (N) endorsement within six (6) months of employment. Failure to do so may result in termination of employment.
Yes
No
4.
This position is designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety sensitive. I understand that, upon employment, I will be subject to DOT alcohol and drug testing on a random basis or for reasonable suspicion.
Yes
No
THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS 5 THROUGH 11 WILL BE USED FOR THE SCREENING FOR BEST QUALIFIED EXAM COMPONENT.
5.
Do you have the equivalent of (3) three years full time experience in the operation of transfer dump trucks and other heavy mobile road equipment, two (2) years of which include the operation of a motor grader, bulldozer, excavator, roller, track-type loader, and backhoe in connection with excavating around utilities, road and flood control construction or maintenance facilities?
Yes
No
6.
If you answered yes to the question above, please describe your experience which included the operation of transfer dump trucks and other heavy mobile road equipment. Include job title(s), employers name(s), employment date(s), and a description of your primary duties. If you answered no, type N/A.
7.
Describe your experience performing simple vehicle maintenance, such as checking oil, water, and tire pressure, and performing inspections of vehicles as required by Department of Transportation (DOT). Please include job title(s), employers name(s), employment date(s), and a description of your primary duties.
8.
How many years of experience do you have in the maintenance or construction of maintenance facilities (e.g., roads, airports, landfills, or flood control channels) which included one year operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment?
No Experience
One year or less
More than one year, but less than two
More than two years, but less than three
More than three years, but less than four
More than four years, but less than five
More than five years
9.
How many years of experience do you possess in the maintenance or construction of landfill facilities, including operation of scrapers, dozers, loaders, compactors, motor grader and/or excavators?
No Experience
One year or less
More than one year, but less than two
More than two years, but less than three
More than three years, but less than four
More than four years, but less than five
More than five years
10.
What tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment do you know how to operate in utilities, road and flood control construction or maintenance facilities? Select all that apply.
Bulldozers
Compactors
Scrapers
Motor Graders
Excavators
Water Truck
Loaders
Backhoe
Other
11.
If you selected "Other," tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment do you know how to operate in maintenance or construction of flood control facilities? If not applicable type N/A.
12.
The supplemental questions were designed to elicit your experience as it relates to the current recruitment in order to identify the best qualified candidates for this position. Only the best and most suitably qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the oral interviews.
By selecting yes below, you certify your understanding that all applicants who meet minimum qualifications are not guaranteed to move forward in the process.
Human Resource Services Department