Skip Load Operator

Los Angeles Unified School District

23h • $54 - $54

About The Position

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the nation with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educational centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

A Skip Loader Operator operates a skip loader and auxiliary equipment to load or unload materials or debris from a dump truck, dig trenches andholes, and grade, and drives a dump truck pulling a trailer.

Requirements

• EXPERIENCE: Eighteen (18) months of experience in operating a heavy truck, tractor, skip loader, truck tractor-semitrailer combination, or heavy truck and trailer combination, six (6) months of which must be as a skip loader or equivalent using a variety of auxiliary equipment such as backhoe, auger, hammer and gannon.
• SPECIAL:- A valid California Driver License, Class A.
• A satisfactory, current driving record as obtained from the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• SPECIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: Strength to lift items weighing up to 90 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• The ideal candidate for this position will possess the knowledge of: - Sections of the California Vehicle Code dealing with traffic regulations and truck weights.
• Safety concerns in operating and maintaining equipment.
• Further, the ideal candidate will also possess the ability to: - Drive a truck with a trailer safely.
• Perceive safety hazards relative to equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Operates a skip loader and auxiliary equipment, such as a back hoe, auger, grading bucket, and grappler to load and unload materials or debris from a dump truck; move heavy equipment; dig trenches and holes; grade; and demolish small buildings, sheds, and concrete walls.
• Drives a dump truck to transport materials and debris and pull a trailer with equipment.
• Makes safety inspections of truck, skip loader and auxiliary equipment, and trailer.
• Performs work in a safe manner such as setting up barricades and flags, checking and being cognizant of underground utilities, and safe positioning of co-workers.
• Performs minor maintenance on a truck, skip loader and auxiliary equipment, and trailer.
• Operates a forklift.

Benefits

• Insurance: Paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.
• Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).
• Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.
• Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.
• NOTE: Positions in this job classification may be offered on a 10 or 11 month basis - salary and paid time off for 10 or 11 month positions will be adjusted accordingly.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed