Maintenance and Construction Worker

County of Riverside; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside invites applications for Maintenance and Construction Worker positions based at Badlands Landfill in Moreno Valley and Lamb Canyon Landfill in Beaumont, plus sites countywide.

This entry-level role supports road and site maintenance, traffic control, litter cleanup, and recycling-related tasks. Incumbents operate light trucks and a variety of hand and power tools in all weather while following safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• One year of construction or field maintenance experience operating light trucks and related equipment.
• Valid Class C California Driver's License at time of application.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain roads, fencing, flood control walls and levees, and culverts.
• Perform construction, maintenance and recycling work at refuse disposal sites; clear vegetation and storm debris.
• Install signs; chop and clear brush; mix and pour concrete; erect traffic and street signs.
• Operate hand and power tools; drive light trucks and operate water spray trucks, loaders and other light equipment.

Skills

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Manual labor

Reading instructions

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Dump trucks

Water spray trucks

Loaders

Mowers

Chippers

Compressors

Job description

The Department of Waste Resources is seeking multiple Maintenance and Construction Worker (MCW) positions to be based at the Badlands Landfill, located in Moreno Valley, Lamb Canyon Landfill, located in Beaumont, and throughout the County of Riverside.

The Maintenance & Construction Worker will support department operations through a variety of field maintenance and construction activities, including but not limited to servicing appliances to remove hazardous materials; performing grounds maintenance at headquarters and throughout landfill sites; graffiti removal; facility maintenance; litter control; landfill site maintenance; traffic control; and cleaning illegally dumped trash along County roads.

Qualified candidates will have worked in a solid waste facility or recycling center, specifically with the day-to-day operations including traffic direction, materials recycling, and appliance servicing.

Competitive candidates will possess a strong maintenance and construction background. Previous experience working for a municipality or public agency is highly desired.

The Maintenance and Construction Worker is a first working level classification and reports to an appropriate supervisory or manager level position. Incumbents are required to perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks, which often includes the operation of the less complex and smaller motorized equipment (e.g., two-axle or three-axle trucks, water spray trucks, loaders, mowers, chippers, and compressors). Functions in which this work is performed include road and flood control construction and maintenance, refuse disposal site operations, maintenance, recycling, excavations, fence building, weed abatement, signing, rodent control, and tree trimming.

Please note:

Some positions may require rotating weekend work. Schedule to be determined by department.

Meet the Team!

The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.

• Construct and maintain roads, fencing, flood control channel walls and levees, and culverts.
• Perform construction, maintenance and recycling work at refuse disposal sites; spray and cut weeds; patch holes in black top roads; clear roads, channels, and other facilities of storm debris and damage.
• Install signs; chop and clear brush; mix and pour concrete; erect traffic and street signs.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools; operate dump trucks to load, haul and deliver a variety of debris and materials; operate water spray trucks, loaders, mowers and other light motorized equipment.

Experience:

One year of performing construction work or field maintenance work (e.g., roads, flood control facilities, refuse sites, recycling facilities, public works projects or closely related work) which required operation of light trucks and related construction equipment.

Knowledge of:

The operation and maintenance of trucks and light motorized equipment; equipment and traffic safety procedures; the tools and materials commonly used in field maintenance, recycling, or construction work.

Ability to:

Safely operate trucks and light motorized equipment; perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance or construction tasks; operate power saws, chippers, and a variety of hand tools; follow oral and written instructions.

Other Requirements:

Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License at the time of application as the incumbent will be driving a county vehicle daily throughout Riverside County.

Physical Requirements:

The majority of this position entails working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind, and summer temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit). The role requires prolonged physical exertion, including standing, lifting, carrying, and removing debris, appliances, waste, and other bulky items; as well as reaching, bending, pushing, pulling, and climbing, with or without reasonable accommodations.

For questions regarding this recruitment:

Please contact Valeria Ramirez at 951-955-1943 or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

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