MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION WORKER

County of Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Maintenance and Construction Worker (MCW), performing construction work and field maintenance across Riverside County. Duties include patching roads with asphalt/concrete, building fences, flood control walls, and clearing debris.

A 4/10 work schedule may include overtime and occasional weekends; outdoor work in various weather conditions is expected. DMV report requirements may apply during interview process.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Valid California Driver License — Class A or B.
• The majority of this position will entail working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind and Summer temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit).

Responsibilities

• Perform recycling work at refuse disposal sites: load/unload waste tires at illegal dump sites at community cleanups; collect, package and ship electronic waste for recycling; collect, handle and store household antifreeze, batteries, motor oil and paints from landfill customers.
• Spray, cut and clear brush/weeds.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, mowers and other light motorized equipment.
• Perform traffic direction, set up and maintain traffic signs at refuse disposal sites.
• Perform graffiti abatement in unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
• Construct, maintain and repair roads by patching holes with asphalt and/or concrete.
• Construct and maintain fencing, flood control channel walls, levees and culverts.
• Clear fencing, roads, flood control channel walls, levees, culverts and other facilities of storm debris and damage.

Skills

Operate trucks

Field maintenance

Traffic safety procedures

Use hand/power tools

Job description

About the Position

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County. A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

PLEASE NOTE:

A copy of your DMV Driving Report, generated within the last 30 days, is not required at the time of submitting your application. A recruiter may request a copy of your DMV Driving Report for further consideration.

The County of Riverside Transportation Department has an opportunity for a Maintenance and Construction Worker (MCW) position, located throughout Riverside County.

The selected candidates for the Maintenance and Construction Worker positions will perform construction work or field maintenance work (e.g., construct, maintain and repair roads by patching holes with asphalt and/or concrete; construct and maintain fencing, flood control channel walls, levees and culverts; clear fencing, roads, flood control channel walls, levees, culverts and other facilities of storm debris and damage). The operation of light trucks and related construction equipment is required.

A 4/10 work schedule which may include overtime and occasional weekends.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applicants invited to interview will be required to submit, prior to the date of the interview, a copy of their DMV Driving Report, generated within the last 30 days.

Meet the Team!

The Transportation Department is responsible for planning, designing, funding, building, operating and maintaining all roads, bridges, and transportation facilities within the unincorporated County territory.

Examples Of Essential Duties

• Perform recycling work at refuse disposal sites: load/unload waste tires at illegal dump sites at community cleanups; collect, package and ship electronic waste for recycling; collect, handle and store household antifreeze, batteries, motor oil and paints from landfill customers.
• Spray, cut and clear brush/weeds.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, mowers and other light motorized equipment.
• Perform traffic direction, set up and maintain traffic signs at refuse disposal sites.
• Perform graffiti abatement in unincorporated areas of Riverside County.
• Construct, maintain and repair roads by patching holes with asphalt and/or concrete.
• Construct and maintain fencing, flood control channel walls, levees and culverts.
• Clear fencing, roads, flood control channel walls, levees, culverts and other facilities of storm debris and damage.

Experience

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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.

Other Requirements

Valid California Driver License - Class A or B

PLEASE NOTE:

A copy of your DMV Driving Report, generated within the last 30 days, is not required at the time of submitting your application. A recruiter may request a copy of your DMV Driving Report for further consideration.

The majority of this position will entail working outdoors in inclement weather conditions (rain, sleet, wind and Summer temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit).

Department of Transportation

For those positions designated by the Department of Transportation (DOT) as safety-sensitive, applicants are required to complete a DOT mandated alcohol and drug-screening. (A positive test or refusal to test during the past two years will disqualify an applicant from consideration for County employment). Reference checks from former DOT regulated employers are also required. Applicants must submit a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) driving record prior to hire.

Employees in safety-sensitive positions are subject to DOT alcohol/drug testing in the following situations: random, reasonable suspicion/cause, return-to-duty, and post-accident.

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For Questions Regarding This Recruitment

Contact Richard Griego at [phone] or [e-mail]. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference

The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouse’s) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouse's death certificate, a letter of spouse's disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veteran's Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies

Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability

Work Location and Telework

In-person attendance is the standard work expectation for County of Riverside assignments. Certain assignments may be eligible for a hybrid telework schedule; however, telework arrangements are subject to management approval, operational needs, and/or may be modified or discontinued at any time. Employees who telework are expected to be able to report to their assigned worksite on short notice or as operational needs require. Unless otherwise specified for a particular position, employees are expected to reside in California following appointment. Limited exceptions may apply. Applicants should contact the assigned recruiter for additional information regarding work location expectations, telework eligibility, and residency requirements.

Proof of Education

If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information

Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.