Senior Equipment Operator

San Bernardino County; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

San Bernardino County's Department of Public Works is recruiting Senior Equipment Operators to operate heavy construction equipment such as motor graders and bulldozers in roadway and flood control repair, maintenance and construction. The list may be used county-wide for yard assignments, and applicants must be willing to work at multiple yards as needed.

Applicants must hold a valid Class B (or higher) Driver's License with tank endorsement, pass a background check and drug test, and be

Qualifications

• Three years of maintenance/construction experience in roadways or flood control facilities, including heavy equipment use.
• Experience must include at least two years operating heavy equipment.
• Must be able to meet licensing and background requirements.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy construction equipment such as motor graders and bulldozers.
• Provide relief coverage in the absence of a supervisor.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Roadway maintenance

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 2080 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 2080 service hours, and $1,000 upon completing an additional 2080 service hours.) Eligible yards are noted in the supplemental questions.

The Department of Public Works is currently recruiting Senior Equipment Operators to operate heavy construction equipment, such as motor graders and bulldozers, in a variety of roadway and flood control repair, maintenance and construction activities. Senior Equipment Operators are lead workers who provide relief coverage in the absence of a supervisor.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill positions at any of the Public Works Road Yards throughout the County. Review the list of yards in the Supplemental Questionnaire and indicate all yards where you are willing to work in order to maximize your opportunities. Please note that declining an assignment to a specific yard will result in removal from the list.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary ofBenefits 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's License with a tank 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 sixty (60) minutes if assigned to the valley and desert yards or within forty-five (45) minutes if assigned to the 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 fifty (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

Three (3) years of experience in the maintenance/construction of roadways and/or flood control facilities, airports, landfills, or similar public works settings, which included the operation of medium and heavy equipment. Experience must include at least two (2) years of operating heavy equipment. (BUILDING CONSTRUCTION EXPERIENCE IS NOT CONSIDERED QUALIFYING).

Application Procedure

Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Applications will be accepted until further notice; recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.

All communications regarding the selection process will be via email. Applicants are encouraged to check their e-mail frequently to learn additional information regarding this recruitment. Check your GovernmentJobs account for notifications. Update your firewalls to allow e-mails from San Bernardino County through governmentjobs.com. Update your Spam, Junk, and Bulk settings to ensure it will not spam/block/filter communications from email addresses with the following domain "@hr.sbcounty.gov". Finally, be sure to keep your personal information updated. Taking these steps now will help ensure you receive all communications regarding this recruitment.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

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.

For more important details, review the links below:

Guide to Completing a County Job Application

Applicant Information and the County Employment Process