Equipment Operator

San Bernardino County; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus up to $2000

Referral bonus up to $750

Remote assignment bonus up to $2000

Job summary

The San Bernardino County Department of Public Works is recruiting Equipment Operators to operate medium construction equipment such as motor graders, wheel loaders and snowplows in a variety of roadway, flood control, airports, landfills maintenance and construction work. Incumbents may occasionally operate heavy duty equipment.

The eligible list may be used to fill future vacancies; applicants should indicate all yards they are willing to work on the supplemental questionnaire to maximize

Qualifications

• Nine (9) months of experience as a Construction Equipment Worker with San Bernardino County.
• Or two (2) years of experience in maintenance/construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings operating medium and/or heavy equipment.
• Must have a valid Class B (or higher) Driver License with tanker endorsement; some positions may require a California Class A Driver License with appropriate endorsements.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium construction equipment such as motor graders, wheel loaders and snowplows in roadway, flood control, airports, landfills maintenance and construction work.
• Incumbents may occasionally operate heavy duty equipment and perform related maintenance tasks.
• Adhere to safety protocols and respond to yard assignments as needed.

Job description

• 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 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 currently recruiting for Equipment Operators who operate medium construction equipment such as motor graders, wheel loaders and snowplows, in a variety of roadway, flood control, airports, landfills maintenance and construction work. Incumbents may occasionally be assigned to operate heavy duty equipment.

The Eligible List may be used to fill future vacancies 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.

For more detailed information regarding job duties, view the job Equipment Operator job description.

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

Pre-Employment Process: Applicants must pass a background check, including fingerprinting, prior to appointment.

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 DOT mandates drug testing of all employees in jobs requiring a class B or higher driver license. Prior to hire, employees must pass a medical examination and drug test. Employees are subject to random drug testing as well as drug testing following accidents and upon reasonable suspicion.

Availability: During Critical Response Situations, employees must be able to respond to their assigned yards within 60 minutes if assigned to valley and desert yards OR 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 climb into and out of equipment, bend, stoop, kneel, work on rough and uneven terrain, in extreme climates, and lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Incumbents must be able to sit, walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, twist, turn, and stoop. Incumbents work outside continuously on rough, uneven, rocky, or slippery surfaces and are exposed to electricity, chemicals, fire, heat, oil, odors, dust, gas, and noise.

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.

Experience Requirements

Option 1: Nine (9) months of experience working as a Construction Equipment Worker for the San Bernardino County. (Construction Equipment Worker Trainee experience is not considered qualifying for this option.)

Option 2: Two (2) years of experience in the maintenance/construction of roadways, flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings operating medium and/or heavy equipment. (Building construction experience is not considered qualifying.)

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.