Equipment Operator (Auburn)

Placer County; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

Placer County's Department of Public Works in Auburn is seeking an Equipment Operator to perform excavation, hauling, road maintenance, and construction tasks using a range of light to heavy equipment.

The role involves manual labor, basic equipment upkeep, resurfacing, drainage work, and material handling to support infrastructure projects; full-time, permanent position with benefits. Applicants should demonstrate the required experience and licensing as described.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing duties similar to a Maintenance Worker assigned to Roads with Placer County.
• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Responsibilities

• Operate a variety of equipment and power tools for excavation, hauling, road maintenance and construction tasks.
• Assist with basic equipment upkeep and maintenance.
• Perform manual labor including resurfacing, drainage work, repairs, and material handling to support infrastructure projects.

Skills

Equipment operation

Road maintenance

Manual labor

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Department of Public Works is currently accepting applications to fill a permanent/full-time vacancy for an Equipment Operator in Auburn.

This classification operates a variety of light to heavy equipment and power tools to perform excavation, hauling, road maintenance, and construction tasks, while assisting with basic equipment upkeep. Additionally, this position involves manual labor including resurfacing, drainage work, repairs, and material handling to support infrastructure maintenance projects.

Minimum Qualifications

It is the responsibility of the applicants to identify in their application how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Experience And Training

Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Experience: Two (2) years of experience performing duties similar to a Maintenance Worker assigned to Roads with Placer County.
• Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.

Required License Or Certificate

• May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class B driver's license with air brake and tanker endorsements within six (6) months of employment. Hazardous materials endorsement may be required depending on the position.

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to 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.