Construction Equipment Worker - Joshua Tree

SAN-Bernardino-Count; California (MO); On-site; USD 44,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment Bonus up to $2,000

Referral Bonus up to $750 per referral

Remote Assignment Bonus up to $2,000

Job summary

San Bernardino County is recruiting for Construction Equipment Workers to perform skilled tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities.

Applicants must hold a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with tanker endorsement and meet DOT medical/drug testing requirements. Availability to respond promptly to assigned yards and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with a tanker endorsement and no restrictions for air brakes and manual transmission.
• Some positions may require a Class A license with appropriate endorsements/restrictions.
• DOT drug testing and medical examination are required; random testing applies.
• Availability to respond to yards within 60 minutes (valley/desert) or 45 minutes (mountain) during critical responses.
• Physical: lift up to 50 pounds, work in dust, extreme temperatures, and uneven terrain.
• Sponsorship not available for visa at time of application.

Responsibilities

• Perform skilled tasks in construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities.
• Adhere to safety, DOT and DMV requirements; comply with licensing and endorsement rules.
• Review and follow the Construction Equipment Worker job description and related procedures.

Skills

Driver's license with tanker

Public works experience

Physical stamina

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM!

• Recruitment Bonus - Newly hired employees from this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus payments up to $2,000($1000 upon hire and $1000 upon completion of 2080 service hours.)
• Referral Bonus -Current employees in a regular position who refer a qualified candidate for this recruitment may be eligible to receive bonus paymentsup 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 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.

This recruitment will be used to fill Joshua Tree vacancies only.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits 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 the 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.
• EXPERIENCE: Option 1: Nine (9) months of experience working as a Construction Equipment Worker Trainee for San Bernardino County. -OR- 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 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.

Application Procedure

Deadline: 5 PM on September 11th, 2026.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mails frequently to obtain any correspondence associated with this recruitment. Please be sure the email provided on this application is always current; it is your responsibility to update your personal information. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.

EEO/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.

For more important details, review the links below

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process