Equipment Operator II

County of Imperial; El Centro (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Imperial in El Centro, CA is seeking Equipment Operators to perform skilled operation of heavy equipment for constructing and maintaining County roads and solid waste sites. Positions range from Equipment Operator I to III, with Operator II/III duties emphasizing increased independence and area responsibility such as the Salton Sea region.

Candidates should have two years of experience operating heavy equipment and hold a valid California Class A driver’s license; pre-employment drug

Qualifications

• Two years of increasingly responsible experience operating heavy equipment for road and waste-site construction/maintenance.
• Valid California Class A driver's license.
• Pre-employment drug test and background check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment to construct and maintain County roads and solid waste sites.
• Service and assist in maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles.
• Operator III: greater independence for a geographical section (e.g., Salton Sea area).
• Operator I: assign maintenance and repair duties for roads and bridges.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Education

California Class A driver's license

Job description

Under the direction of a District Road Superintendent, perform skilled operation of heavy equipment and vehicles to construct and maintain County roads and solid waste sites; service and assist in the maintenance of assigned equipment and vehicles.

Equipment Operator II incumbents perform skilled duties in the more complex construction of County roads and solid waste sites. Equipment Operator III incumbents exercise greater independence and have sole responsibility for a geographical section of the County such as the Salton Sea area. Equipment Operator I incumbents are assigned maintenance and repair duties for County roads and bridges.

Any combination equivalent to: two years of increasingly responsible experience operating and maintaining heavy equipment used in the construction and maintenance of County roads and waste sites.

Valid California Class A driver's license.

A valid driver’s license may be required at the time of appointment and employees may also be required to drive their own vehicle and provide proof of liability insurance as per Vehicle Code VC § 160020. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
This position may require pre-employment drug test, physical examination, and fingerprinting for a background investigation.
The County of Imperial does not unlawfully discriminate on any prohibited basis under state or federal law including prohibitions listed in title VII, the Age and Discrimination and Employment Act, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

If you feel you have a need for special arrangements due to a disability in order to participate in the recruitment process, call [phone] or call California Relay Service at 7-1-1.

*NOTE: IF YOU BELIEVE YOUR CIVIL RIGHTS IN EMPLOYMENT MATTERS HAVE BEEN VIOLATED AT ANY TIME DURING THE COURSE OF YOUR CONSIDERATION FOR EMPLOYMENT, CONTACT THE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY OFFICE, 940 W. MAIN STREET, SUITE 101, EL CENTRO, CA 92243, PHONE: [phone] (DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR GENERAL EMPLOYMENT OR JOB APPLICATION INFORMATION).

About Imperial County: Imperial County is located in the Imperial Valley in the southeast of California, bordering Arizona and Mexico, with the Colorado River forming the County’s eastern boundary. Imperial County is a major agricultural center, producing half of the nation's winter vegetables, as well as extensive renewable resources, such as geothermal, wind, and solar. Off-road enthusiasts are drawn to the Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation area, and the Colorado River is a popular destination for watersports, including fishing, boating, and water skiing. Fans of the popular movie, The Return of the Jedi, will recognize the Algodones Sand Dunes, where the movie was filmed.