About The Position

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The County of Riverside Department of Waste Resources has an opportunity for an Equipment Maintenance Worker who will be based out of Moreno Valley, CA. This role involves conducting regular maintenance and servicing on heavy construction equipment, including tasks such as cleaning equipment tracks, replacing oil and air filters, fueling and greasing equipment, and replenishing fluids. The incumbent will also be responsible for servicing, fueling, and maintaining both light and heavy construction equipment, as well as managing orders, pickup, delivery, and record-keeping of parts needed for equipment service and repair.

Ideal candidates should have extensive heavy equipment maintenance and repair experience on construction equipment such as dozers, scrapers, loaders, and trash compactors in a construction, landfill, recycling facility or similar environment. Additionally, competitive candidates will have experience utilizing a wide variety of hand and power tools.

The selected candidates will be required to obtain either a California Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's Permit within two months of employment and must obtain a California Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License with tanker and hazard materials endorsements with no air brake restrictions within six months of employment.

Incumbents will work a 9/80 schedule, including Saturdays, and may travel to different landfill sites as needed.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

Examples Of Essential Duties

Uses hand tools, water, solvents, or compressed air to blow out radiators and belly pans of dozers, scrapers, loaders, trash compactors and other equipment on a regular basis to prevent overheating and breakdown at specified intervals.
Removes and replaces air cleaners, pre-cleaners, and cabin filters. Performs lubrication of zerk fittings and fluid top offs.
Visually checks equipment for signs of potential problems such as oil, fuel or hydraulic leaks and reports these to fleet supervision.
Maintains accurate records of inventoried items including air filters, fluids, oils, and fuel dispensed for each piece of equipment serviced.
Picks up parts for equipment maintenance or repair and distributes them to the appropriate sites to assist fleet maintenance staff with preventative maintenance tasks.
Performs daily inspections of fueling and oil storage facilities.
Uses pneumatic and hand tools to assist with the removal of wire wrap, dirt, debris and various materials from equipment wheels, roller frames and final drives as necessary or as directed by fleet supervisors.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: One year of assisting in maintenance and minor repairs on a variety of heavy construction equipment in the field or a garage where maintenance and major repair work are performed.

Knowledge of: The locations and functions of major parts on a variety of light and heavy equipment including tractor dozers, scrapers, and loaders; the use of hand, power, and pneumatic tools, and gas welding equipment; equipment service and maintenance techniques.

Ability to: Apply knowledge independently in field situations; efficiently plan and schedule activities according to established priorities; accurately maintain simple records.

Physical Abilities: Prolonged physical exertions handling heavy equipment and tools, including standing, lifting, carrying, reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing.

Physical Exposures: Weather extremes (hot/cold); landfill odors; insects.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Must obtain an unrestricted Class A or B Commercial California Driver's Permit within two months of employment. Incumbents must obtain and maintain a full unrestricted Class A or B Commercial Driver’s License within six months of employment. The Commercial License must not include Air Brake Restriction but should include Tanker and Hazardous Materials endorsements.

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

For detailed requirements, visit DOT Requirements .

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

This recruitment is open to all candidates.

For specific questions regarding this position, contact Amanda Campos at acampos@rivco.org .

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .

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