In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of how to operate large vehicle equipment such as dump trucks, front loaders, mowers, and striper trucks in various weather and road conditions to transport materials and equipment to and from the job site; methods used in maintaining and repairing roadways; the proper use of personal protective equipment such as gloves, hard hats, safety vests, and safety eye wear to ensure the safety of oneself while performing work tasks; the installation and repair of sprinkler systems such as control valves, controllers, sprinkler head, pipes, and flow sensors to ensure landscapes are properly watered; the California Vehicle Code provisions as it pertains to the loading and operation of motor vehicles and rules and regulations pertaining to highway maintenance practices. Incumbent must also possess the ability to take basic measurements to determine dimensions; use and maintain tools and equipment such as ladders, dollies, hammers, wrenches, screwdrivers, shears, loppers, tree saws, and wheel barrows; properly and safely use various gasoline powered tools such as chain saws, leaf blowers, pole saw, hand held augers, and string trimmer; work safely around high-density traffic; work effectively alone or with others; the ability to analyze various work situations accurately and make sound decisions.
