Equipment Operator II - Idyllwild - County of Riverside

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. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for an Equipment Operator II in Idyllwild/Anza (Idyllwild is located in the San Jacinto Mountains, is approximately 25 miles from Hemet, 60 miles from the desert region (like Palm Springs), 75 miles from Riverside city, and 40 miles from Temecula). 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, and Vactor/Jetter type vacuum trucks. This responsibility will require that the incumbent perform heavy manual labor in addition to operating the equipment.

Competitive candidates will be seasoned equipment operators with experience in heavy equipment and machinery, along with a strong knowledge of the tools, materials, and equipment used in maintenance and construction work. Candidates must have significant experience operating and maintaining heavy gasoline and diesel-powered trucks, as well as the ability to perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks. A valid unrestricted California or out-of-state Commercial Class A Driver's license and a tanker endorsement are highly desired.

Schedule: 4/10, 4 days of 10-hour shifts with weekends off. The incumbent may stay overnight during the work week, depending on operational demands, and overtime may be required as needed.

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 County of Riverside Transportation & Land Management Agency (TLMA) is the umbrella agency for six county departments. They are the Planning Department, Building & Safety Department , Transportation Department, Code Enforcement Department, Environmental Programs Department and the Administrative Services Department.• 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.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 Commercial California Class B or A Driver's License is required at the time of application. The incumbent must obtain a Tanker endorsement withing 6 months of hire.

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 .

Physical/Environmental Requirements: The Equpment Operator ii primarily operates outdoors and is exposed to inclement weather, and other environmental conditions. The responsibilities require moving heavy materials such as concrete blocks, heavy timbers, cement bags or mechanical parts, and will also require that the incumbent walk on uneven ground or wet surfaces with or without reasonable accommodation.
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.This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Resumes and candidates will be reviewed in the order received.
For specific questions regarding this position, contact Alex Jones at Aljones@rivco.org.