Heavy Equipment Operator

Do you have a Class A Driver's License? Are you someone who is collaborative, reliable, and ta kes pride in being a valuable member of a hardworking team ? Are you looking to start a full-time career with a local government agency that has steady hours with competitive pay and benefits? Then

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to become a Heavy Equipment Operator and join the City of Napa's hard working Public Works team! The City of Napa's Public Works Street Maintenance Division is currently seeking a Heavy Equipment Operator. Our Public Works Street Maintenance Division maintains nearly 470 lane miles of roadway throughout the City of Napa. Heavy Equipment Operators play a key role in keeping our streets safe and in good condition by supporting a variety of maintenance and improvement projects. In this role, you'll operate a range of heavy, power-driven equipment used in street maintenance and construction. You may also provide lead direction to a small crew, helping guide daily work activities and training team members on work methods, proper use of tools and equipment, and safety practices. Our Heavy Equipment Operators work in our Streets Division, which maintains and operates city streets and the public right-of-way. Our team of Heavy Equipment Operators are primarily focused on implementing upgrades to our roadway infrastructure. We work closely with others to improve our community through asphalt street resurfacing; concrete sidewalk, ADA ramp, and curb/gutter upgrades; and installation of new street signs and roadway markings. We also maintain the City's stormwater system and provide support for roadway and/or other localized emergencies.

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• PERFORMANCE

EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2026

The Performance Exam is tentatively scheduled to take place on Thursday, May 14, 2026. During the skills testing component (Performance Exam), you will be asked to perform a variety of tasks related to duties of this role, such as interacting with tools and equipment as applicable to the position. Ideal candidates for the Heavy Equipment Operator role will have shown success in demonstrating the following competencies: Technical/Professional Knowledge & Skills

• Works in a physically demanding environment with excellent attention to detail and knowledge of safety practices. Building Trust
• Interacts with others in a way that gives others confidence in their intentions and those of the organization. Planning and Organizing
• Establishes a course of action to ensure work is completed efficiently through prioritizing, using resources, and staying focused. Decision Making
• Identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities; compares information from different sources to draw conclusions and develop appropriate solutions. Collaborating
• Working cooperatively to help a team or work group achieve its goals. Safety Focus
• Identifying and improving conditions that affect own and others' safety; upholding safety standards. Adaptability
• Maintains efficiency when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment; adjusts optimally to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures; adapts quickly to change and easily considers innovative approaches. Emotional Intelligence
• Establishing and sustaining positive relationships by accurately perceiving and interpreting own and others' emotions and behavior; using insights to efficiently handle own responses so that one's behavior matches one's values and delivers intended results. Initiating Action
• Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.

For a full, detailed job description, please click here . Possession of a valid California Class A driver's license, and to be maintained throughout employment is required. This recruitment and examination is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and may be used to fill future similar vacancies as they occur during the active status of the employment list. The active status of this employment list will be for six (6) months unless abolished sooner or extended beyond that date in accordance with the Civil Service Rules.

MISSION STATEMENT

for the City of Napa Rooted in public service, our mission is to grow a vibrant, sustainable community for all who live in, work in, and visit the City of Napa, through thoughtful leadership and dedication to excellence.

CORE VALUES

for the City of Napa Integrity

• Consistently demonstrating the highest level of ethical conduct with accountability and pride. Service
• Engaging in meaningful work to care for our community through resourceful dedication and humble actions. Inclusion
• Creating a sense of ease and belonging through respect, acceptance, and mindfulness of our collective diversity. Collaboration
• Working together with a shared purpose while respectfully considering all voices to achieve common goals, solutions, and greater outcomes.

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NOTE:

IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT INTERNAL CITY OF NAPA APPLICANTS USE A PERSONAL EMAIL DURING THE APPLICATION PROCESS, RATHER THAN THEIR CITY OF NAPA EMAIL IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE NECESSARY COMMUNICATIONS.

• SELECTION PROCESS The City of Napa utilizes a Civil Service Selection System founded on merit.

Such a system is competitive and based on broad outreach efforts and equal opportunity for qualified applicants to take part in a process designed to determine the qualifications, fitness and ability of competitors to perform duties of the vacant position. Many of our recruitments are targeted and specific to the needs of a current vacant position, in which case, an eligible list may be exclusively used for that current vacant position. Other recruitments and eligible lists may be more broadly used for both current and future vacancies, or for other alternate jobs with comparable scopes of work. The promulgated eligibility list for this recruitment will be at least six months, unless extended or abolished sooner. What happens next? We will review your application and all supplemental materials to select the best qualified applicants to continue in the selection process. Application appraisal includes a review of qualifications, education, training, and experience related to the job, as well as supplemental questions if applicable. Applicants moving forward in the selection process may be asked to participate in any combination of the following (at any phase of the selection process): online assessment, written examination, job-related exercise, phone interview, and panel interview. These testing steps may be conducted on a pass/fail basis, and/or percentage-based scoring methodology. Based on the City Charter, the final phase of the selection process is the Probationary Period, which in most cases is six (6) months but may be twelve (12) months depending on the classification. When three or fewer candidates are available, the testing procedures outlined in the Job Announcement may be waived by the Human Resources Department. Language Equity If you need assistance with the recruitment and selection process in Spanish, contact us at 707-257-9505. These request will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Si necesita ayuda con el proceso de reclutamiento y selección en español, contáctenos al 707-257-9505. Estas solicitudes se evaluarán caso por caso. Reasonable Accommodations The City of Napa Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate qualified disabled applicants. Individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation in the testing process must inform the HR Department in writing by the final filing date. A Reasonable Accommodation Request Form is available from HR and may be obtained by calling 707-257-9505, or dial 7-1-1 for the California Relay Service, offering free text-to-speech, speech-to-speech, and Spanish-language services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The City of Napa is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we believe that a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace will maximize our talents to benefit the residents we serve.