Equipment Operator

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

14 paid holidays

Vacation leave

Sick leave

Cafeteria plan (401(k) options)

Job summary

Placer County is seeking an Equipment Operator for the Tahoe area. The role involves operating light to moderately heavy road maintenance and construction equipment, with snow removal experience preferred.

The position is at the full journey level within the Equipment Operator series and pays $26.95–$33.64 per hour, plus a $1,000 per month Tahoe Assignment Premium. Two years of responsible maintenance experience and a high school diploma or equivalent are required.

Qualifications

• Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to a Maintenance Worker assigned to various program areas in Placer County.

Responsibilities

• Operate light and moderately heavy road maintenance and construction equipment.
• Perform repair and maintenance tasks on county roads as needed.
• Assist in snow removal operations and related public works duties.

Skills

Snow removal experience

Equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

$26.95 - $33.64/hour; $56,056.00 - $69,971.20/year + $1,000/mo Tahoe Assignment Premium

The Department of Public Works is currently applications for one Equipment Operator vacancy in Tahoe. Snow Removal experience is preferred, but not required. As an Equipment Operator with Placer County, you will operate light and moderately heavy road maintenance and construction equipment in the repair, maintenance, and construction of County roads. This is the full journey level class within the Equipment Operator series.

To get a firsthand look at the snow removal team in Tahoe please view this video.

Benefits

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees including 14 paid holidays, vacation leave, a Cafeteria Plan, and more. For a detailed listing of benefits, please click here to view our benefits package.

Employees who are permanently assigned to a position located in the North Lake Tahoe area are eligible to receive an additional $1,000 per month as a Tahoe Branch Assignment Premium.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Two years of responsible experience performing duties similar to those of a Maintenance Worker assigned to various program areas in Placer County.

Training: Completion of 12th grade or equivalent.

Benefits Details

• Holidays: 14 paid holidays per year, 2 of which are floating holidays*
• Vacation leave: 10 days/year with ability to accrue 25 days/year
• Sick leave: 12 days/year*
• Cafeteria plan: 6% of employee’s salary will be contributed towards employee to use towards 401(k), dependent care, medical co-insurance, or cash
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available for employees and dependents
• $50,000 life insurance policy at no cost to employee
• CalPERS retirement plans
• Retiree medical insurance
• Deferred compensation
• Education allowance: up to $1,200 per year
• Bilingual incentive: incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive pay depending upon operational needs and certification of proficiency.

Amounts will be prorated for part-time employees and employees hired after the first of the year.

The information above represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire about the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department.

For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.

Placer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program.