Equipment Operator II - Idyllwild/Anza

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 Transportation Department has a vacancy for an Equipment Operator II at the Idyllwild/Anza location.

The selected candidate will be tasked with skillfully operating a variety of motorized construction and maintenance equipment in support of construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of County roadways. These duties require advanced training and the ability to perform complex forms of manipulation on a wide variety of heavy equipment such as loaders, backhoes, motor graders, large track-type dozers, oil mixers, hot mix paving equipment, low-bed tractors and trailers. This responsibility will require driving to various job sites within the assigned area and may require that the incumbent perform heavy manual labor in addition to operating the equipment.

The Department desires seasoned equipment operators with familiarity using the above-mentioned types of heavy equipment and machinery, knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in maintenance and construction work, and significant experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy gasoline and diesel-powered trucks. Candidates must possess the ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance and construction tasks.

The Equipment Operator II is a journey level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents require the ability to operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment involving complex maneuvering and adjusting of levers and devices, the satisfactory operation of which requires a high degree of coordination and skill in manipulation. Incumbents often work independently of other employees, or are assigned lead responsibility over crews performing a variety of maintenance and construction work within specific guidelines.

Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment (e.g., loaders, excavators, motor graders, scrapers, refuse compactors, oil mixers, and dozers) within required tolerance in the maintenance and construction of roads, landfills, flood control channels, and other public work facilities.
• Prepare, grade, and shape new county roads, landfills, and flood control channels; check and set grades.
• Work from survey reference marks, plans, and specifications; clear roads, channels and other facilities of storm debris and damage; construct and repair storm drains, culverts, catch basins, and concrete gutters.
• Service and maintain assigned equipment; may operate low-bed or trucks with trailers in hauling equipment or materials.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools in performing work.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two years in the maintenance or construction of public work facilities (e.g., roads, airports, landfills, or flood control channels) which included one year operating tracked and/or wheeled motorized construction equipment as a primary duty.

License: Possession of a valid California Commercial Class A or B driver’s license, or an out-of-state equivalent, is required at the time of application, as the incumbent will be operating the equipment. Submit a current copy (received within the last 30 days) of your driving history record from the Department of Motor Vehicles in order to be considered for employment for this position. (The required document may be attached to your application.)

Physical Requirements: The Equipment Operator II works outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather. The Equipment Operator II will be required to perform lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds in weight, on occasion must be able to stand for long periods of time, and will also require that the incumbent walk on uneven ground or wet surfaces.

This position has been 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.

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 .

Knowledge of: The tools, materials, and equipment commonly used in public works construction and maintenance; the operation and maintenance of gasoline and diesel-powered construction and maintenance equipment.

Ability to: Perform a variety of skilled maintenance and construction tasks, including working to grade; safely operate tracked and/or wheeled motorized equipment; read plans and specifications relating to construction and field maintenance work; follow oral and written directions.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Who May Apply

This recruitment is open to current Department/Agency employees, including temporary employees on assignment to Riverside County Transportation Department.

For Questions Regarding This Recruitment

Please contact Silvia Trammell at 951-955-3725 or [email protected]. Please allow 1–2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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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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