Construction Equipment Worker Trainee

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Summary of Benefits

Teamsters Compensation Plan

Modified Benefits Option

Job summary

San Bernardino County is seeking Construction Equipment Worker Trainees to perform limited, routine tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and public works facilities in a training environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher and some construction or related experience; must obtain the required California driver licenses within specified timelines. A remote assignment bonus may apply for Mountain and Desert yards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or higher required.
• Experience in construction, maintenance, fabrication, mechanical, industrial work or related field preferred.
• Must be able to obtain a California Class A/B license within 120 days if required.

Responsibilities

• Perform limited and routine tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads and other public works facilities in a training environment.
• Assist with roadway, flood control, airport, landfill, or underground facility projects as assigned.
• Follow safety procedures and work under supervision during training.

Skills

Construction experience

Driver's license

Manual labor ability

Education

High school diploma or higher

Job description

Construction Equipment Worker Trainees

The Department of Public Works is recruiting for Construction Equipment Worker Trainees who perform limited and routine tasks in the construction, repair and maintenance of roads, flood control channels and other public works facilities in a training environment.

Candidate Preference

This list may be used to fill positions throughout San Bernardino County. 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.

We are also accepting applications for Construction Equipment Worker. If this role interests you, please submit a separate application.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

• Summary ofBenefits
• General (Teamsters) Compensation Plan
• Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• License: Must have a Valid Class C Driver License at time of application and a Class A or B learners permit at time of hire. Must be able to obtain a valid Class A or B Driver License with endorsements for air brakes, tank and manual transmissions within 120 days of hire or be terminated. Some positions may require a valid California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements. 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 within 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.

Training Period/Promotion

Must qualify for promotion to Construction Equipment Worker within twelve (12) months of start date or be terminated.

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: Must have a valid Class C Driver License.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or higher and experience in construction, maintenance, fabrication, mechanical, industrial work, general labor, or a closely related field. Preferred experience includes work in roadway, flood control, airport, landfill, underground facility maintenance, excavation/grading, concrete/pavement work, or similar public works settings.

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by September 25, 2026 at 5 PM.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

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.

Additional Information

• Guide to Completing a County Job Application
• Applicant Information and the County Employment Process