Construction Equipment Worker

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Bonus up to $2,000

Referral Bonus up to $750

Remote Assignment Bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works is hiring Construction Equipment Workers to perform skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities.

The role accepts either nine months as a Construction Equipment Worker Trainee for San Bernardino County or one year of related experience; licensure requirements include a Class B (or higher) with tanker endorsement (some positions may require Class A) and DOT drug

Qualifications

• Nine (9) months of experience working as a Construction Equipment Worker Trainee for San Bernardino County.
• One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, repair, industrial, fabrication, performing general manual labor, or a closely related field.
• The ideal candidate will possess experience in the maintenance and/or construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, underground facilities, excavation/grading, concrete/pavement work, or similar public works settings.

Job description

Bonuses & Benefits

• Recruitment Bonus: Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($1,000 upon hire and $1,000 upon completion of 2,080 service hours).
• Referral Bonus: Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $750 per referral ($250 upon hire, $500 upon new employee completing 2,080 hours).
• Remote Assignment Bonus: Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000 ($500 upon hire, $500 upon completing 2,080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2,080 service hours) eligible yards are noted in the supplemental questions.

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Construction Equipment Workers who perform skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities.

For more detailed information, refer to the Construction Equipment Worker job description.

Candidates willing to work in the Mountain and Desert Yards are especially encouraged to apply and may receive the Remote Assignment Bonus. Applicants should specify all yards where they are willing to work on the supplemental questionnaire in order to maximize their opportunities.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits and the General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan. The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

License: Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission at time of application. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements/restrictions. The Department of Transportation (DOT) mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a Class B or higher license. Incumbents must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing, as well as drug testing following accidents, promotions, or upon reasonable suspicion. The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires that all applicants submit a work history for the past ten (10) years; this information is required at the time of a selection interview.

Availability: During critical response situations employees must be able to respond to their assigned road yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards and 45 minutes if assigned to mountain yards. A telephone or other method of immediate communication or contact is required. Employees are subject to 24-hour emergency callbacks.

Physical: Incumbents frequently bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, are subject to extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Employees are frequently exposed to dust, vapor, hazardous materials, noise and extremes in temperature or humidity.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at time of application or in the future.

License: A valid Class A or B Driver's License that has a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for manual transmission and air brakes is required. Indicate possession of license and endorsements/restrictions in the license area of the application, as well as on the supplemental questionnaire.

• Option 1: Nine (9) months of experience working as a Construction Equipment Worker Trainee for San Bernardino County.
• Option 2: One (1) year of experience in construction, maintenance, repair, industrial, fabrication, performing general manual labor, or a closely related field.

The ideal candidate will possess experience in the maintenance and/or construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, underground facilities, excavation/grading, concrete/pavement work, or similar public works settings.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

Additional Information

For more important details, review the following: Guide to Completing a County Job Application. Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email.