Posting number: 7C13-20260817-12-04
Department: STS Streets
Job classification: Heavy Equipment Operator 1
Posting type: Department Only Promotional
Categories: Drivers
This is skilled heavy-duty vehicle operations work, involving such equipment as earthmoving and roadbuilding vehicles, small mobile equipment with crane attachments of limited flexibility, or compactors with multiple axles or high density.
Work is distinguished from the lower-level equipment operations classes by complexity of operator functions performed, which require a substantial degree of coordination. Work may include light or heavy physical labor when not operating equipment or driving it to and from the work site. Work is performed under the supervision of crew chief or supervisor.
Hamid Bertal
Senior Human Resources Analyst
City of Philadelphia - Office of Human Resources
1401 JFK Blvd., Room 1530
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Phone: 215-686-2382
Fax: 215-686-0861
Email: Hamid.Bertal@Phila.gov
For all other inquiries please contact Customer Service at 215-686-0880 or email hrhelpdesk@phila.gov
ELIGIBLE LIST
DEPARTMENTAL-ONLY PROMOTIONAL: Only a departmental promotional eligible list for the Streets Departmentwill be established as a result of this examination.
Candidates who pass the exam and are placed on the civil service list will be retained on the list for a minimum of one year and a maximum of two years after the establishment of the Eligible List.
PREFERENCE FOR PHILADELPHIA RESIDENTS
Candidates who have maintained a bona fide residence in Philadelphia for at least one year prior to the date of the civil service examination shall have priority over all other people receiving an identical test score.
To receive such preference, candidates must respond to the question regarding residence on this application. This response will be used to determine eligibility for preference for residents. Documentation of residence may be required if there is any question as to whether you meet the residency preference requirements.
If an applicant does not respond to the appropriate residence question, it will be assumed that the applicant does not qualify for residence preference. Eligibility for residence preference must be determined by the date of the test administration. No requests for residence preference will be granted after the test administration.
PERFORMANCE EXAM DATE:
This examination will be scheduled for the week of October 5, 2026. Training for the Road Roller will be 10/3/2026 Please note that this examination date is subject to change.
An Eligible List will be established the week of October 19, 2026 Please note that this date may change.
TEST REVIEW
In accordance with Civil Service Regulation 9.091D, candidates may review their answer sheets and other test papers to determine if they have been scored correctly or if there has been an irregularity in the administration of the examination. Candidates will have 30 days after the results have been mailed to review their test and to file a written appeal. Call 215 686-0880 if you wish to schedule a test review.
High School/ GED
The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all experience requirements within 3 months of the application deadline (November 30, 2026) will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
1. CIVIL SERVICE STATUS:
Presently employed by the City of Philadelphia with permanent Civil Service status in the Streets Department with a performance rating of Satisfactory or higher.
AND
2. EXPERIENCE:
Six months of experience in the class of Equipment Operator 2 or a comparable City class.
OR
One year of experience in the class of Equipment Operator 1.
ALL SPECIALTIES
Any equivalent combination of training and experience determined to be acceptable by the Office of Human Resources, which has included possession of a valid class “A” or “B” commercial driver’s license (CDL)
Possession of a valid Class A or B – Commercial Driver's License (CDL) issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is required. You must submit a copy of your valid Class A or B-CDL to be approved.
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